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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.64, 1,913.97 and 863.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.64, 1,913.97 and 863.11 is: 1,191.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.64 : 1,913.97 = 863.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.64/1,913.97 = 863.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.64x = 1,913.97 × 863.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.64x = 1,651,966.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,966.65/1,386.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.35

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