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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.10, 1,809.79 and 869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.10, 1,809.79 and 869.13 is: 1,199.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.10 : 1,809.79 = 869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.10/1,809.79 = 869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.10x = 1,809.79 × 869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.10x = 1,572,940.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,572,940.61/1,311.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.71

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