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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 862.60, 1,209.80 and 862.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 862.60, 1,209.80 and 862.60 is: 1,209.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    862.60 : 1,209.80 = 862.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    862.60/1,209.80 = 862.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    862.60x = 1,209.80 × 862.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    862.60x = 1,043,573.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,573.48/862.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,209.80

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