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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,251.42, 1,880.01 and 868.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,251.42, 1,880.01 and 868.38 is: 1,304.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,251.42 : 1,880.01 = 868.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,251.42/1,880.01 = 868.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,251.42x = 1,880.01 × 868.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,251.42x = 1,632,563.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,563.08/1,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.57

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