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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.01, 1,293.66 and 810.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.01, 1,293.66 and 810.98 is: 1,217.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.01 : 1,293.66 = 810.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.01/1,293.66 = 810.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.01x = 1,293.66 × 810.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.01x = 1,049,125.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,125.92/862.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,217.08

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