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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,334.08, 1,840.08 and 868

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,334.08, 1,840.08 and 868 is: 1,197.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,334.08 : 1,840.08 = 868 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,334.08/1,840.08 = 868/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,334.08x = 1,840.08 × 868
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,334.08x = 1,597,189.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,597,189.44/1,334.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.22

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