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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,275.25, 1,913.35 and 868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,275.25, 1,913.35 and 868.22 is: 1,302.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,275.25 : 1,913.35 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,275.25/1,913.35 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,275.25x = 1,913.35 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,275.25x = 1,661,211.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,211.35/1,275.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.66

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