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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,412.12, 2,114.40 and 863.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,412.12, 2,114.40 and 863.20 is: 1,292.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,412.12 : 2,114.40 = 863.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,412.12/2,114.40 = 863.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,412.12x = 2,114.40 × 863.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,412.12x = 1,825,150.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,825,150.08/1,412.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,292.49

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