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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,199.65, 1,799.48 and 868.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,199.65, 1,799.48 and 868.57 is: 1,302.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,199.65 : 1,799.48 = 868.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,199.65/1,799.48 = 868.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,199.65x = 1,799.48 × 868.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,199.65x = 1,562,961.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,562,961.00/1,199.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.85

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