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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.68, 2,013.40 and 869.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.68, 2,013.40 and 869.62 is: 1,200.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.68 : 2,013.40 = 869.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.68/2,013.40 = 869.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.68x = 2,013.40 × 869.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.68x = 1,750,892.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,892.91/1,458.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.33

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