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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.73, 1,913.17 and 863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.73, 1,913.17 and 863.25 is: 1,295.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.73 : 1,913.17 = 863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.73/1,913.17 = 863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.73x = 1,913.17 × 863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.73x = 1,651,534.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,534.44/1,274.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.60

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