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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 860.13, 1,183.01 and 801.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 860.13, 1,183.01 and 801.81 is: 1,102.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    860.13 : 1,183.01 = 801.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    860.13/1,183.01 = 801.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    860.13x = 1,183.01 × 801.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    860.13x = 948,545.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,545.24/860.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,102.79

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