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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,357.28, 2,033.07 and 863.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,357.28, 2,033.07 and 863.44 is: 1,293.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,357.28 : 2,033.07 = 863.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,357.28/2,033.07 = 863.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,357.28x = 2,033.07 × 863.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,357.28x = 1,755,433.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755,433.96/1,357.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,293.35

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