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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,283.63, 1,771.92 and 865.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,283.63, 1,771.92 and 865.18 is: 1,194.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,283.63 : 1,771.92 = 865.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,283.63/1,771.92 = 865.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,283.63x = 1,771.92 × 865.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,283.63x = 1,533,025.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,533,025.32/1,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.29

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