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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,122.87, 1,682.81 and 861.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,122.87, 1,682.81 and 861.87 is: 1,291.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,122.87 : 1,682.81 = 861.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,122.87/1,682.81 = 861.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,122.87x = 1,682.81 × 861.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,122.87x = 1,450,363.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,363.45/1,122.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,291.66

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