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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869, 1,196.34 and 813.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869, 1,196.34 and 813.56 is: 1,120.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869 : 1,196.34 = 813.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869/1,196.34 = 813.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869x = 1,196.34 × 813.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869x = 973,294.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,294.37/869
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,120.02

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