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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.13, 1,841.57 and 869.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.13, 1,841.57 and 869.38 is: 1,199.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.13 : 1,841.57 = 869.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.13/1,841.57 = 869.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.13x = 1,841.57 × 869.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.13x = 1,601,021.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601,021.70/1,335.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.15

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