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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.93, 1,965.24 and 868.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.93, 1,965.24 and 868.92 is: 1,304.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.93 : 1,965.24 = 868.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.93/1,965.24 = 868.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.93x = 1,965.24 × 868.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.93x = 1,707,636.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,707,636.34/1,308.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.60

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