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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,311.45, 1,807.84 and 868.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,311.45, 1,807.84 and 868.58 is: 1,197.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,311.45 : 1,807.84 = 868.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,311.45/1,807.84 = 868.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,311.45x = 1,807.84 × 868.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,311.45x = 1,570,253.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570,253.67/1,311.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.34

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