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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,312.01, 1,808.34 and 869.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,312.01, 1,808.34 and 869.14 is: 1,197.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,312.01 : 1,808.34 = 869.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,312.01/1,808.34 = 869.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,312.01x = 1,808.34 × 869.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,312.01x = 1,571,691.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571,691.59/1,312.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.93

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