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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.35, 2,067.72 and 869.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.35, 2,067.72 and 869.00 is: 1,199.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.35 : 2,067.72 = 869.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.35/2,067.72 = 869.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.35x = 2,067.72 × 869.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.35x = 1,796,838.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,838.34/1,498.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.21

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