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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.02, 1,852.39 and 869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.02, 1,852.39 and 869.94 is: 1,200.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.02 : 1,852.39 = 869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.02/1,852.39 = 869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.02x = 1,852.39 × 869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.02x = 1,611,468.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,611,468.16/1,342.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.78

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