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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,138.85, 1,708.47 and 868.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,138.85, 1,708.47 and 868.31 is: 1,302.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,138.85 : 1,708.47 = 868.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,138.85/1,708.47 = 868.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,138.85x = 1,708.47 × 868.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,138.85x = 1,483,473.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,483,473.04/1,138.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.61

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