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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,261.55, 1,739.95 and 863.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,261.55, 1,739.95 and 863.45 is: 1,190.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,261.55 : 1,739.95 = 863.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,261.55/1,739.95 = 863.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,261.55x = 1,739.95 × 863.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,261.55x = 1,502,359.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,502,359.83/1,261.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.88

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