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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,088.99, 1,631.27 and 869.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,088.99, 1,631.27 and 869.99 is: 1,303.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,088.99 : 1,631.27 = 869.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,088.99/1,631.27 = 869.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,088.99x = 1,631.27 × 869.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,088.99x = 1,419,188.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,419,188.59/1,088.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.22

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