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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,218.78, 1,680.75 and 868.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,218.78, 1,680.75 and 868.86 is: 1,198.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,218.78 : 1,680.75 = 868.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,218.78/1,680.75 = 868.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,218.78x = 1,680.75 × 868.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,218.78x = 1,460,336.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,460,336.45/1,218.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.20

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