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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,382.81, 2,076.98 and 863.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,382.81, 2,076.98 and 863.73 is: 1,297.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,382.81 : 2,076.98 = 863.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,382.81/2,076.98 = 863.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,382.81x = 2,076.98 × 863.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,382.81x = 1,793,945.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,945.62/1,382.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.32

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