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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,235.49, 1,851.18 and 869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,235.49, 1,851.18 and 869.51 is: 1,302.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,235.49 : 1,851.18 = 869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,235.49/1,851.18 = 869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,235.49x = 1,851.18 × 869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,235.49x = 1,609,619.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,619.52/1,235.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.82

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