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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,342.06, 1,851.67 and 869.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,342.06, 1,851.67 and 869.98 is: 1,200.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,342.06 : 1,851.67 = 869.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,342.06/1,851.67 = 869.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,342.06x = 1,851.67 × 869.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,342.06x = 1,610,905.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,610,905.70/1,342.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.32

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