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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,009.45, 1,393.19 and 870.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,009.45, 1,393.19 and 870.13 is: 1,200.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,009.45 : 1,393.19 = 870.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,009.45/1,393.19 = 870.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,009.45x = 1,393.19 × 870.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,009.45x = 1,212,256.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,256.41/1,009.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.91

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