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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,282.86, 1,768.71 and 862.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,282.86, 1,768.71 and 862.55 is: 1,189.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,282.86 : 1,768.71 = 862.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,282.86/1,768.71 = 862.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,282.86x = 1,768.71 × 862.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,282.86x = 1,525,591.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525,591.97/1,282.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.21

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