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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.48, 1,189.26 and 806.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.48, 1,189.26 and 806.22 is: 1,112.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.48 : 1,189.26 = 806.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.48/1,189.26 = 806.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.48x = 1,189.26 × 806.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.48x = 958,805.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 958,805.20/861.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,112.97

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