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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.24, 1,191.12 and 819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.24, 1,191.12 and 819.04 is: 1,131.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.24 : 1,191.12 = 819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.24/1,191.12 = 819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.24x = 1,191.12 × 819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.24x = 975,574.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,574.92/862.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.44

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