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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,448.91, 2,173.83 and 863.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,448.91, 2,173.83 and 863.79 is: 1,295.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,448.91 : 2,173.83 = 863.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,448.91/2,173.83 = 863.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,448.91x = 2,173.83 × 863.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,448.91x = 1,877,732.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,877,732.62/1,448.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,295.96

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