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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,104.36, 1,524.22 and 869.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,104.36, 1,524.22 and 869.10 is: 1,199.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,104.36 : 1,524.22 = 869.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,104.36/1,524.22 = 869.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,104.36x = 1,524.22 × 869.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,104.36x = 1,324,704.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,324,704.57/1,104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.52

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