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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,242.43, 1,711.59 and 868.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,242.43, 1,711.59 and 868.71 is: 1,196.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,242.43 : 1,711.59 = 868.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,242.43/1,711.59 = 868.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,242.43x = 1,711.59 × 868.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,242.43x = 1,486,875.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,486,875.35/1,242.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.75

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