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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,302.99, 1,798.62 and 861.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,302.99, 1,798.62 and 861.49 is: 1,189.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,302.99 : 1,798.62 = 861.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,302.99/1,798.62 = 861.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,302.99x = 1,798.62 × 861.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,302.99x = 1,549,492.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,492.16/1,302.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,189.18

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