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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 856.17, 1,183.82 and 816.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 856.17, 1,183.82 and 816.75 is: 1,129.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    856.17 : 1,183.82 = 816.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    856.17/1,183.82 = 816.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    856.17x = 1,183.82 × 816.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    856.17x = 966,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,880.90/856.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.31

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