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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.23, 1,993.43 and 869.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.23, 1,993.43 and 869.47 is: 1,303.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.23 : 1,993.43 = 869.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.23/1,993.43 = 869.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.23x = 1,993.43 × 869.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.23x = 1,733,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,733,224.77/1,329.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.93

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