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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,351, 2,027.04 and 863.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,351, 2,027.04 and 863.92 is: 1,296.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,351 : 2,027.04 = 863.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,351/2,027.04 = 863.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,351x = 2,027.04 × 863.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,351x = 1,751,200.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,200.40/1,351
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.23

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