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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,304.48, 1,798.57 and 861.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,304.48, 1,798.57 and 861.68 is: 1,188.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,304.48 : 1,798.57 = 861.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,304.48/1,798.57 = 861.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,304.48x = 1,798.57 × 861.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,304.48x = 1,549,797.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549,797.37/1,304.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,188.06

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