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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.21, 2,012.66 and 869.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.21, 2,012.66 and 869.20 is: 1,199.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.21 : 2,012.66 = 869.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.21/2,012.66 = 869.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.21x = 2,012.66 × 869.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.21x = 1,749,404.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,404.07/1,458.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.69

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