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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,090.63, 1,503.39 and 869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,090.63, 1,503.39 and 869.23 is: 1,198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,090.63 : 1,503.39 = 869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,090.63/1,503.39 = 869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,090.63x = 1,503.39 × 869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,090.63x = 1,306,791.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,791.69/1,090.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.20

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