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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,451.90, 2,004.27 and 862.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,451.90, 2,004.27 and 862.63 is: 1,190.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,451.90 : 2,004.27 = 862.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,451.90/2,004.27 = 862.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,451.90x = 2,004.27 × 862.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,451.90x = 1,728,943.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,728,943.43/1,451.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,190.81

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