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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 863.76, 1,192.26 and 819.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 863.76, 1,192.26 and 819.67 is: 1,131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    863.76 : 1,192.26 = 819.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    863.76/1,192.26 = 819.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    863.76x = 1,192.26 × 819.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    863.76x = 977,259.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,259.75/863.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.40

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