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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.58, 2,069.39 and 870.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.58, 2,069.39 and 870.06 is: 1,200.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.58 : 2,069.39 = 870.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.58/2,069.39 = 870.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.58x = 2,069.39 × 870.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.58x = 1,800,489.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,489.11/1,499.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.66

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