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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.68, 2,012.97 and 869.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.68, 2,012.97 and 869.24 is: 1,199.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.68 : 2,012.97 = 869.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.68/2,012.97 = 869.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.68x = 2,012.97 × 869.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.68x = 1,749,743.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,743.98/1,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.54

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