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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.53, 1,850.87 and 869.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.53, 1,850.87 and 869.78 is: 1,200.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.53 : 1,850.87 = 869.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.53/1,850.87 = 869.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.53x = 1,850.87 × 869.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.53x = 1,609,836.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609,836.11/1,341.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.00

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