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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.19, 1,292.02 and 284.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.19, 1,292.02 and 284.06 is: 426.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.19 : 1,292.02 = 284.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.19/1,292.02 = 284.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.19x = 1,292.02 × 284.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.19x = 367,013.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 367,013.72/861.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 426.17

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