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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,091.64, 1,502.46 and 869.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,091.64, 1,502.46 and 869.88 is: 1,197.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,091.64 : 1,502.46 = 869.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,091.64/1,502.46 = 869.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,091.64x = 1,502.46 × 869.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,091.64x = 1,306,959.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,959.90/1,091.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.24

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