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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,234.38, 1,849.85 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,234.38, 1,849.85 and 868.44 is: 1,301.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,234.38 : 1,849.85 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,234.38/1,849.85 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,234.38x = 1,849.85 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,234.38x = 1,606,479.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,606,479.39/1,234.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.45

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