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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.14, 1,190.02 and 818.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.14, 1,190.02 and 818.05 is: 1,129.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.14 : 1,190.02 = 818.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.14/1,190.02 = 818.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.14x = 1,190.02 × 818.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.14x = 973,491.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,491.77/862.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,129.16

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