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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,221.29, 1,685.43 and 867.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,221.29, 1,685.43 and 867.59 is: 1,197.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,221.29 : 1,685.43 = 867.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,221.29/1,685.43 = 867.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,221.29x = 1,685.43 × 867.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,221.29x = 1,462,253.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462,253.79/1,221.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.31

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