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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.14, 1,191.40 and 819.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.14, 1,191.40 and 819.05 is: 1,130.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.14 : 1,191.40 = 819.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.14/1,191.40 = 819.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.14x = 1,191.40 × 819.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.14x = 975,816.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,816.17/863.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.54

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