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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.49, 1,629.03 and 868.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.49, 1,629.03 and 868.49 is: 1,300.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.49 : 1,629.03 = 868.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.49/1,629.03 = 868.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.49x = 1,629.03 × 868.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.49x = 1,414,783.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,414,783.78/1,087.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.97

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