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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,049.46, 1,579.96 and 869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,049.46, 1,579.96 and 869.64 is: 1,309.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,049.46 : 1,579.96 = 869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,049.46/1,579.96 = 869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,049.46x = 1,579.96 × 869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,049.46x = 1,373,996.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373,996.41/1,049.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,309.24

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