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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,183.03, 1,631.70 and 868.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,183.03, 1,631.70 and 868.20 is: 1,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,183.03 : 1,631.70 = 868.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,183.03/1,631.70 = 868.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,183.03x = 1,631.70 × 868.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,183.03x = 1,416,641.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,416,641.94/1,183.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.47

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