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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.48, 1,740.42 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.48, 1,740.42 and 868.44 is: 1,199.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.48 : 1,740.42 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.48/1,740.42 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.48x = 1,740.42 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.48x = 1,511,450.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,450.34/1,260.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.11

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