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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.18, 1,192.82 and 820.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.18, 1,192.82 and 820.08 is: 1,131.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.18 : 1,192.82 = 820.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.18/1,192.82 = 820.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.18x = 1,192.82 × 820.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.18x = 978,203.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 978,203.73/864.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,131.94

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