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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,453.26, 2,005.22 and 863.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,453.26, 2,005.22 and 863.99 is: 1,192.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,453.26 : 2,005.22 = 863.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,453.26/2,005.22 = 863.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,453.26x = 2,005.22 × 863.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,453.26x = 1,732,490.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,732,490.03/1,453.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,192.14

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