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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.25, 1,190.49 and 807.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.25, 1,190.49 and 807.17 is: 1,114.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.25 : 1,190.49 = 807.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.25/1,190.49 = 807.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.25x = 1,190.49 × 807.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.25x = 960,921.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,921.86/862.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,114.44

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