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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 924.10, 1,386.15 and 862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 924.10, 1,386.15 and 862.90 is: 1,294.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    924.10 : 1,386.15 = 862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    924.10/1,386.15 = 862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    924.10x = 1,386.15 × 862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    924.10x = 1,196,108.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,196,108.84/924.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.35

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