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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,180.49, 1,769.06 and 869.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,180.49, 1,769.06 and 869.91 is: 1,303.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,180.49 : 1,769.06 = 869.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,180.49/1,769.06 = 869.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,180.49x = 1,769.06 × 869.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,180.49x = 1,538,922.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,538,922.98/1,180.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.63

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