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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.04, 1,200.12 and 820.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.04, 1,200.12 and 820.56 is: 1,133.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.04 : 1,200.12 = 820.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.04/1,200.12 = 820.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.04x = 1,200.12 × 820.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.04x = 984,770.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 984,770.47/869.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,133.17

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