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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,171.75, 4,757.76 and 863.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,171.75, 4,757.76 and 863.25 is: 1,294.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,171.75 : 4,757.76 = 863.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,171.75/4,757.76 = 863.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,171.75x = 4,757.76 × 863.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,171.75x = 4,107,136.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,107,136.32/3,171.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.91

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