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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.84, 1,199.53 and 737.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.84, 1,199.53 and 737.05 is: 1,016.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.84 : 1,199.53 = 737.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.84/1,199.53 = 737.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.84x = 1,199.53 × 737.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.84x = 884,113.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884,113.59/869.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,016.41

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