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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,164.73, 1,607.81 and 869.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,164.73, 1,607.81 and 869.49 is: 1,200.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,164.73 : 1,607.81 = 869.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,164.73/1,607.81 = 869.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,164.73x = 1,607.81 × 869.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,164.73x = 1,397,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,397,974.72/1,164.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.26

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