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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,149.35, 1,588.43 and 869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,149.35, 1,588.43 and 869.50 is: 1,201.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,149.35 : 1,588.43 = 869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,149.35/1,588.43 = 869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,149.35x = 1,588.43 × 869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,149.35x = 1,381,138.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,138.09/1,149.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.67

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