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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,089.39, 1,502.46 and 867.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,089.39, 1,502.46 and 867.99 is: 1,197.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,089.39 : 1,502.46 = 867.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,089.39/1,502.46 = 867.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,089.39x = 1,502.46 × 867.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,089.39x = 1,304,120.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,304,120.26/1,089.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.11

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