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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,383.35, 2,070.15 and 863.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,383.35, 2,070.15 and 863.60 is: 1,292.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,383.35 : 2,070.15 = 863.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,383.35/2,070.15 = 863.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,383.35x = 2,070.15 × 863.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,383.35x = 1,787,771.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,771.19/1,383.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.35

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