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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,102.96, 1,651.20 and 870.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,102.96, 1,651.20 and 870.22 is: 1,302.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,102.96 : 1,651.20 = 870.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,102.96/1,651.20 = 870.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,102.96x = 1,651.20 × 870.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,102.96x = 1,436,907.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,436,907.26/1,102.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.77

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