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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 3,605.75, 5,408.63 and 869.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 3,605.75, 5,408.63 and 869.75 is: 1,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    3,605.75 : 5,408.63 = 869.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    3,605.75/5,408.63 = 869.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    3,605.75x = 5,408.63 × 869.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    3,605.75x = 4,704,155.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,704,155.94/3,605.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.63

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