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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,310.45, 1,808.39 and 868.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,310.45, 1,808.39 and 868.66 is: 1,198.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,310.45 : 1,808.39 = 868.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,310.45/1,808.39 = 868.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,310.45x = 1,808.39 × 868.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,310.45x = 1,570,873.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,873.71/1,310.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.73

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