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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,365.53, 1,885.55 and 869.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,365.53, 1,885.55 and 869.00 is: 1,199.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,365.53 : 1,885.55 = 869.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,365.53/1,885.55 = 869.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,365.53x = 1,885.55 × 869.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,365.53x = 1,638,529.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,529.18/1,365.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.93

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