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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221, 1,685.26 and 867.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221, 1,685.26 and 867.44 is: 1,197.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221 : 1,685.26 = 867.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221/1,685.26 = 867.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221x = 1,685.26 × 867.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221x = 1,461,849.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461,849.17/1,221
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.26

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