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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,064.67, 1,469.97 and 868.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,064.67, 1,469.97 and 868.65 is: 1,199.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,064.67 : 1,469.97 = 868.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,064.67/1,469.97 = 868.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,064.67x = 1,469.97 × 868.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,064.67x = 1,276,889.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,276,889.44/1,064.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.33

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