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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.20, 1,522.48 and 867.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.20, 1,522.48 and 867.68 is: 1,196.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.20 : 1,522.48 = 867.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.20/1,522.48 = 867.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.20x = 1,522.48 × 867.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.20x = 1,321,025.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321,025.45/1,104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.36

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