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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,410.84, 2,115 and 863.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,410.84, 2,115 and 863.28 is: 1,294.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,410.84 : 2,115 = 863.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,410.84/2,115 = 863.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,410.84x = 2,115 × 863.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,410.84x = 1,825,837.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,837.20/1,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.15

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