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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,024.58, 1,411.86 and 869.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,024.58, 1,411.86 and 869.06 is: 1,197.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,024.58 : 1,411.86 = 869.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,024.58/1,411.86 = 869.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,024.58x = 1,411.86 × 869.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,024.58x = 1,226,991.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,991.05/1,024.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.56

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