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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856, 1,183.71 and 817.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856, 1,183.71 and 817.32 is: 1,130.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856 : 1,183.71 = 817.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856/1,183.71 = 817.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856x = 1,183.71 × 817.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856x = 967,472.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 967,472.82/856
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.23

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