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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,142.54, 1,712.54 and 869.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,142.54, 1,712.54 and 869.84 is: 1,303.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,142.54 : 1,712.54 = 869.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,142.54/1,712.54 = 869.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,142.54x = 1,712.54 × 869.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,142.54x = 1,489,635.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,489,635.79/1,142.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.79

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