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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,084.45, 1,497.12 and 869.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,084.45, 1,497.12 and 869.43 is: 1,200.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,084.45 : 1,497.12 = 869.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,084.45/1,497.12 = 869.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,084.45x = 1,497.12 × 869.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,084.45x = 1,301,641.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,641.04/1,084.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.28

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