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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.12, 1,185.02 and 819.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.12, 1,185.02 and 819.16 is: 1,128.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.12 : 1,185.02 = 819.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.12/1,185.02 = 819.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.12x = 1,185.02 × 819.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.12x = 970,720.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 970,720.98/860.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,128.59

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