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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.66, 1,848.80 and 868.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.66, 1,848.80 and 868.49 is: 1,197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.66 : 1,848.80 = 868.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.66/1,848.80 = 868.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.66x = 1,848.80 × 868.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.66x = 1,605,664.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,605,664.17/1,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.66

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