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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,189.07 and 843.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,189.07 and 843.48 is: 1,158.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,189.07 = 843.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,189.07 = 843.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,189.07 × 843.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 1,002,952.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,002,952.55/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,158.11

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