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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.36, 1,886.34 and 869.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.36, 1,886.34 and 869.32 is: 1,200.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.36 : 1,886.34 = 869.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.36/1,886.34 = 869.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.36x = 1,886.34 × 869.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.36x = 1,639,833.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,833.09/1,366.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.15

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