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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 867.69, 1,198.89 and 819.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 867.69, 1,198.89 and 819.90 is: 1,132.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    867.69 : 1,198.89 = 819.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    867.69/1,198.89 = 819.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    867.69x = 1,198.89 × 819.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    867.69x = 982,969.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,969.91/867.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,132.86

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