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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.40, 1,671.60 and 869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.40, 1,671.60 and 869.60 is: 1,304.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.40 : 1,671.60 = 869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.40/1,671.60 = 869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.40x = 1,671.60 × 869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.40x = 1,453,623.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453,623.36/1,114.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.40

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