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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 869.46, 1,200.60 and 806.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 869.46, 1,200.60 and 806.70 is: 1,113.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    869.46 : 1,200.60 = 806.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    869.46/1,200.60 = 806.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    869.46x = 1,200.60 × 806.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    869.46x = 968,524.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 968,524.02/869.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.94

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