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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,041.49, 1,569.43 and 862.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,041.49, 1,569.43 and 862.90 is: 1,300.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,041.49 : 1,569.43 = 862.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,041.49/1,569.43 = 862.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,041.49x = 1,569.43 × 862.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,041.49x = 1,354,261.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,261.15/1,041.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.31

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