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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.44, 1,886.40 and 869.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.44, 1,886.40 and 869.52 is: 1,200.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.44 : 1,886.40 = 869.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.44/1,886.40 = 869.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.44x = 1,886.40 × 869.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.44x = 1,640,262.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640,262.53/1,366.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.39

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