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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.53, 1,290.24 and 818.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.53, 1,290.24 and 818.49 is: 1,225.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.53 : 1,290.24 = 818.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.53/1,290.24 = 818.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.53x = 1,290.24 × 818.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.53x = 1,056,048.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,048.54/861.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,225.79

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