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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.17, 1,292.27 and 791.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.17, 1,292.27 and 791.46 is: 1,187.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.17 : 1,292.27 = 791.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.17/1,292.27 = 791.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.17x = 1,292.27 × 791.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.17x = 1,022,776.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,776.06/861.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,187.67

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