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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,532.70, 2,114.96 and 869.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,532.70, 2,114.96 and 869.60 is: 1,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,532.70 : 2,114.96 = 869.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,532.70/2,114.96 = 869.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,532.70x = 2,114.96 × 869.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,532.70x = 1,839,169.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,169.22/1,532.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.95

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