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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,393.29, 1,923.08 and 869.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,393.29, 1,923.08 and 869.13 is: 1,199.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,393.29 : 1,923.08 = 869.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,393.29/1,923.08 = 869.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,393.29x = 1,923.08 × 869.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,393.29x = 1,671,402.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,402.17/1,393.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.61

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