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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.22, 1,190.66 and 816.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.22, 1,190.66 and 816.18 is: 1,127.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.22 : 1,190.66 = 816.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.22/1,190.66 = 816.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.22x = 1,190.66 × 816.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.22x = 971,788.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,788.80/862.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,127.08

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