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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.89, 1,776.41 and 868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.89, 1,776.41 and 868.44 is: 1,198.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.89 : 1,776.41 = 868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.89/1,776.41 = 868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.89x = 1,776.41 × 868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.89x = 1,542,705.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,542,705.50/1,286.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.79

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