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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.48, 1,770.51 and 863.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.48, 1,770.51 and 863.53 is: 1,192.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.48 : 1,770.51 = 863.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.48/1,770.51 = 863.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.48x = 1,770.51 × 863.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.48x = 1,528,888.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,888.50/1,282.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.13

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