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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,119.28, 1,545.16 and 870.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,119.28, 1,545.16 and 870.04 is: 1,201.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,119.28 : 1,545.16 = 870.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,119.28/1,545.16 = 870.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,119.28x = 1,545.16 × 870.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,119.28x = 1,344,351.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,351.01/1,119.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.09

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