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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.70, 1,189.86 and 799.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.70, 1,189.86 and 799.17 is: 1,103.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.70 : 1,189.86 = 799.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.70/1,189.86 = 799.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.70x = 1,189.86 × 799.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.70x = 950,899.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,899.70/861.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,103.51

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