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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,042.40, 1,563.60 and 868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,042.40, 1,563.60 and 868.16 is: 1,302.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,042.40 : 1,563.60 = 868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,042.40/1,563.60 = 868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,042.40x = 1,563.60 × 868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,042.40x = 1,357,454.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,357,454.98/1,042.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.24

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