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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.34, 1,810.14 and 869.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.34, 1,810.14 and 869.39 is: 1,200.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.34 : 1,810.14 = 869.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.34/1,810.14 = 869.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.34x = 1,810.14 × 869.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.34x = 1,573,717.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,717.61/1,311.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.08

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