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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,026.44, 1,415.24 and 868.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,026.44, 1,415.24 and 868.78 is: 1,197.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,026.44 : 1,415.24 = 868.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,026.44/1,415.24 = 868.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,026.44x = 1,415.24 × 868.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,026.44x = 1,229,532.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,532.21/1,026.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.86

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