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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.03, 1,188.78 and 802.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.03, 1,188.78 and 802.17 is: 1,107.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.03 : 1,188.78 = 802.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.03/1,188.78 = 802.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.03x = 1,188.78 × 802.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.03x = 953,603.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,603.65/861.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,107.52

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