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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,909.58, 2,863.82 and 869

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,909.58, 2,863.82 and 869 is: 1,303.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,909.58 : 2,863.82 = 869 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,909.58/2,863.82 = 869/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,909.58x = 2,863.82 × 869
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,909.58x = 2,488,659.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,488,659.58/1,909.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.25

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