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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,419.44, 2,126.03 and 869.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,419.44, 2,126.03 and 869.94 is: 1,302.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,419.44 : 2,126.03 = 869.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,419.44/2,126.03 = 869.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,419.44x = 2,126.03 × 869.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,419.44x = 1,849,514.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,849,514.19/1,419.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.99

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