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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.90, 2,013.93 and 869.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.90, 2,013.93 and 869.64 is: 1,200.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.90 : 2,013.93 = 869.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.90/2,013.93 = 869.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.90x = 2,013.93 × 869.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.90x = 1,751,394.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,751,394.09/1,458.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.49

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