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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.03, 2,006.16 and 863.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.03, 2,006.16 and 863.76 is: 1,192.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.03 : 2,006.16 = 863.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.03/2,006.16 = 863.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.03x = 2,006.16 × 863.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.03x = 1,732,840.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,840.76/1,453.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.57

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