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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,174.12, 1,768.04 and 868.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,174.12, 1,768.04 and 868.13 is: 1,307.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,174.12 : 1,768.04 = 868.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,174.12/1,768.04 = 868.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,174.12x = 1,768.04 × 868.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,174.12x = 1,534,877.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,877.86/1,174.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,307.26

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