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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,499.82, 2,069.84 and 870.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,499.82, 2,069.84 and 870.49 is: 1,201.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,499.82 : 2,069.84 = 870.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,499.82/2,069.84 = 870.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,499.82x = 2,069.84 × 870.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,499.82x = 1,801,775.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,775.02/1,499.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,201.33

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