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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.78, 2,013.47 and 869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.78, 2,013.47 and 869.68 is: 1,200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.78 : 2,013.47 = 869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.78/2,013.47 = 869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.78x = 2,013.47 × 869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.78x = 1,751,074.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,074.59/1,458.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.37

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