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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,459.53, 2,014.20 and 869.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,459.53, 2,014.20 and 869.99 is: 1,200.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,459.53 : 2,014.20 = 869.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,459.53/2,014.20 = 869.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,459.53x = 2,014.20 × 869.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,459.53x = 1,752,323.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752,323.79/1,459.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.61

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