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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.46, 2,013.31 and 869.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.46, 2,013.31 and 869.51 is: 1,199.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.46 : 2,013.31 = 869.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.46/2,013.31 = 869.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.46x = 2,013.31 × 869.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.46x = 1,750,593.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,750,593.18/1,459.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.48

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