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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,134.18, 1,564.91 and 868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,134.18, 1,564.91 and 868.94 is: 1,198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,134.18 : 1,564.91 = 868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,134.18/1,564.91 = 868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,134.18x = 1,564.91 × 868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,134.18x = 1,359,800.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,800.73/1,134.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.93

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