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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,386.93, 1,914.08 and 863.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,386.93, 1,914.08 and 863.04 is: 1,191.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,386.93 : 1,914.08 = 863.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,386.93/1,914.08 = 863.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,386.93x = 1,914.08 × 863.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,386.93x = 1,651,923.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,923.29/1,386.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.06

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