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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,484.93, 2,229.12 and 869.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,484.93, 2,229.12 and 869.09 is: 1,304.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,484.93 : 2,229.12 = 869.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,484.93/2,229.12 = 869.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,484.93x = 2,229.12 × 869.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,484.93x = 1,937,294.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937,294.76/1,484.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.63

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