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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,317.65, 1,818.62 and 868.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,317.65, 1,818.62 and 868.73 is: 1,199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,317.65 : 1,818.62 = 868.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,317.65/1,818.62 = 868.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,317.65x = 1,818.62 × 868.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,317.65x = 1,579,889.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579,889.75/1,317.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.02

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