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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.20, 2,068.44 and 869.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.20, 2,068.44 and 869.68 is: 1,199.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.20 : 2,068.44 = 869.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.20/2,068.44 = 869.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.20x = 2,068.44 × 869.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.20x = 1,798,880.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,798,880.90/1,499.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.89

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