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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,114.70, 1,668.45 and 869.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,114.70, 1,668.45 and 869.90 is: 1,302.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,114.70 : 1,668.45 = 869.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,114.70/1,668.45 = 869.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,114.70x = 1,668.45 × 869.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,114.70x = 1,451,384.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,451,384.66/1,114.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.04

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