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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.63, 1,742.40 and 1,086.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.63, 1,742.40 and 1,086.39 is: 1,498.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.63 : 1,742.40 = 1,086.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.63/1,742.40 = 1,086.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.63x = 1,742.40 × 1,086.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.63x = 1,892,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,892,936.54/1,263.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,498.01

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