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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.79, 1,799.43 and 863.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.79, 1,799.43 and 863.13 is: 1,190.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.79 : 1,799.43 = 863.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.79/1,799.43 = 863.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.79x = 1,799.43 × 863.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.79x = 1,553,142.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,553,142.02/1,304.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.34

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