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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.96, 2,013.36 and 869.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.96, 2,013.36 and 869.50 is: 1,199.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.96 : 2,013.36 = 869.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.96/2,013.36 = 869.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.96x = 2,013.36 × 869.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.96x = 1,750,616.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,616.52/1,458.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.91

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