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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.35, 1,292.02 and 671.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.35, 1,292.02 and 671.27 is: 1,006.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.35 : 1,292.02 = 671.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.35/1,292.02 = 671.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.35x = 1,292.02 × 671.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.35x = 867,286.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867,286.13/861.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,006.90

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