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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 864.90, 1,190.97 and 816.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 864.90, 1,190.97 and 816.84 is: 1,124.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    864.90 : 1,190.97 = 816.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    864.90/1,190.97 = 816.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    864.90x = 1,190.97 × 816.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    864.90x = 972,831.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 972,831.93/864.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,124.79

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