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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,083.89, 1,625.83 and 868.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,083.89, 1,625.83 and 868.83 is: 1,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,083.89 : 1,625.83 = 868.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,083.89/1,625.83 = 868.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,083.89x = 1,625.83 × 868.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,083.89x = 1,412,569.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,569.88/1,083.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.25

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