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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.27, 1,191.57 and 819.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.27, 1,191.57 and 819.18 is: 1,130.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.27 : 1,191.57 = 819.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.27/1,191.57 = 819.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.27x = 1,191.57 × 819.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.27x = 976,104.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,104.35/863.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,130.71

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