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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.11, 1,187.87 and 829.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.11, 1,187.87 and 829.71 is: 1,143.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.11 : 1,187.87 = 829.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.11/1,187.87 = 829.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.11x = 1,187.87 × 829.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.11x = 985,583.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985,583.47/862.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,143.22

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