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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 875.81, 1,209.53 and 869.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 875.81, 1,209.53 and 869.74 is: 1,201.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    875.81 : 1,209.53 = 869.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    875.81/1,209.53 = 869.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    875.81x = 1,209.53 × 869.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    875.81x = 1,051,975.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,051,975.77/875.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.14

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