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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.11, 1,922.27 and 869.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.11, 1,922.27 and 869.85 is: 1,200.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.11 : 1,922.27 = 869.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.11/1,922.27 = 869.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.11x = 1,922.27 × 869.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.11x = 1,672,082.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,082.21/1,393.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.25

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