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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,340.83, 1,850.75 and 868.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,340.83, 1,850.75 and 868.75 is: 1,199.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,340.83 : 1,850.75 = 868.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,340.83/1,850.75 = 868.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,340.83x = 1,850.75 × 868.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,340.83x = 1,607,838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607,838.55/1,340.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.14

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