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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.72, 1,191.20 and 819.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.72, 1,191.20 and 819.23 is: 1,122.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.72 : 1,191.20 = 819.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.72/1,191.20 = 819.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.72x = 1,191.20 × 819.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.72x = 975,856.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,856.72/869.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,122.04

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