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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.06, 1,740.85 and 868.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.06, 1,740.85 and 868.40 is: 1,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.06 : 1,740.85 = 868.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.06/1,740.85 = 868.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.06x = 1,740.85 × 868.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.06x = 1,511,754.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511,754.14/1,262.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.85

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