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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 861.72, 1,194.72 and 817.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 861.72, 1,194.72 and 817.80 is: 1,133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    861.72 : 1,194.72 = 817.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    861.72/1,194.72 = 817.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    861.72x = 1,194.72 × 817.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    861.72x = 977,042.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,042.02/861.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.83

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