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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.52, 1,469.88 and 870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.52, 1,469.88 and 870.12 is: 1,201.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.52 : 1,469.88 = 870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.52/1,469.88 = 870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.52x = 1,469.88 × 870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.52x = 1,278,971.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,278,971.99/1,064.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.45

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