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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,131.30, 1,560.87 and 868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,131.30, 1,560.87 and 868.86 is: 1,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,131.30 : 1,560.87 = 868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,131.30/1,560.87 = 868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,131.30x = 1,560.87 × 868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,131.30x = 1,356,177.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,356,177.51/1,131.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.78

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