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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.07, 1,194.41 and 843.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.07, 1,194.41 and 843.62 is: 1,168.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.07 : 1,194.41 = 843.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.07/1,194.41 = 843.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.07x = 1,194.41 × 843.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.07x = 1,007,624.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,624.30/862.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,168.85

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