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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,112.52, 1,668.77 and 869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,112.52, 1,668.77 and 869.24 is: 1,303.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,112.52 : 1,668.77 = 869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,112.52/1,668.77 = 869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,112.52x = 1,668.77 × 869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,112.52x = 1,450,561.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450,561.63/1,112.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.85

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