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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,335.36, 1,843.04 and 869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,335.36, 1,843.04 and 869.60 is: 1,200.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,335.36 : 1,843.04 = 869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,335.36/1,843.04 = 869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,335.36x = 1,843.04 × 869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,335.36x = 1,602,707.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602,707.58/1,335.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.21

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