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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,213.63, 1,820.98 and 869.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,213.63, 1,820.98 and 869.18 is: 1,304.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,213.63 : 1,820.98 = 869.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,213.63/1,820.98 = 869.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,213.63x = 1,820.98 × 869.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,213.63x = 1,582,761.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,761.62/1,213.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.15

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