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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.15, 2,055.89 and 869.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.15, 2,055.89 and 869.15 is: 1,199.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.15 : 2,055.89 = 869.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.15/2,055.89 = 869.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.15x = 2,055.89 × 869.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.15x = 1,786,862.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,862.17/1,490.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.12

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