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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.06, 1,914.57 and 869.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.06, 1,914.57 and 869.03 is: 1,303.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.06 : 1,914.57 = 869.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.06/1,914.57 = 869.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.06x = 1,914.57 × 869.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.06x = 1,663,818.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663,818.77/1,276.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.87

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