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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,087.97, 1,632.08 and 868.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,087.97, 1,632.08 and 868.59 is: 1,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,087.97 : 1,632.08 = 868.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,087.97/1,632.08 = 868.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,087.97x = 1,632.08 × 868.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,087.97x = 1,417,610.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,417,610.54/1,087.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.99

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