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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.66, 1,743.48 and 865.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.66, 1,743.48 and 865.32 is: 1,193.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.66 : 1,743.48 = 865.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.66/1,743.48 = 865.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.66x = 1,743.48 × 865.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.66x = 1,508,668.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,668.11/1,263.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,193.89

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