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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.45, 1,809.77 and 869.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.45, 1,809.77 and 869.66 is: 1,200.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.45 : 1,809.77 = 869.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.45/1,809.77 = 869.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.45x = 1,809.77 × 869.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.45x = 1,573,884.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,573,884.58/1,311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.11

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