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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.32, 1,742.80 and 864.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.32, 1,742.80 and 864.65 is: 1,193.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.32 : 1,742.80 = 864.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.32/1,742.80 = 864.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.32x = 1,742.80 × 864.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.32x = 1,506,912.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506,912.02/1,262.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.76

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