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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,492.84, 2,060.22 and 863.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,492.84, 2,060.22 and 863.48 is: 1,191.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,492.84 : 2,060.22 = 863.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,492.84/2,060.22 = 863.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,492.84x = 2,060.22 × 863.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,492.84x = 1,778,967.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,778,967.15/1,492.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,191.67

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