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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.76, 1,190.88 and 818.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.76, 1,190.88 and 818.67 is: 1,130.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.76 : 1,190.88 = 818.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.76/1,190.88 = 818.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.76x = 1,190.88 × 818.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.76x = 974,942.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,942.20/862.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.02

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