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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.08, 1,503.45 and 868.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.08, 1,503.45 and 868.50 is: 1,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.08 : 1,503.45 = 868.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.08/1,503.45 = 868.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.08x = 1,503.45 × 868.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.08x = 1,305,746.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,305,746.33/1,090.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.84

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