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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,069.13, 1,601.88 and 863.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,069.13, 1,601.88 and 863.80 is: 1,294.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,069.13 : 1,601.88 = 863.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,069.13/1,601.88 = 863.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,069.13x = 1,601.88 × 863.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,069.13x = 1,383,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,383,696.70/1,069.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,294.22

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