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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,490.68, 2,056.84 and 869.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,490.68, 2,056.84 and 869.56 is: 1,199.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,490.68 : 2,056.84 = 869.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,490.68/2,056.84 = 869.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,490.68x = 2,056.84 × 869.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,490.68x = 1,788,545.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,545.79/1,490.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.82

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