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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.45, 1,885.74 and 869.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.45, 1,885.74 and 869.07 is: 1,199.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.45 : 1,885.74 = 869.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.45/1,885.74 = 869.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.45x = 1,885.74 × 869.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.45x = 1,638,840.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,840.06/1,366.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.35

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