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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,094, 1,504.54 and 870.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,094, 1,504.54 and 870.32 is: 1,196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,094 : 1,504.54 = 870.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,094/1,504.54 = 870.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,094x = 1,504.54 × 870.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,094x = 1,309,431.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,431.25/1,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.92

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