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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.69, 2,013.20 and 869.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.69, 2,013.20 and 869.23 is: 1,199.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.69 : 2,013.20 = 869.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.69/2,013.20 = 869.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.69x = 2,013.20 × 869.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.69x = 1,749,933.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,933.84/1,458.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.66

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