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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,144.60, 1,716.90 and 869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,144.60, 1,716.90 and 869.20 is: 1,303.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,144.60 : 1,716.90 = 869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,144.60/1,716.90 = 869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,144.60x = 1,716.90 × 869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,144.60x = 1,492,329.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,492,329.48/1,144.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.80

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