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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,341.02, 1,851.01 and 868.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,341.02, 1,851.01 and 868.94 is: 1,199.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,341.02 : 1,851.01 = 868.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,341.02/1,851.01 = 868.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,341.02x = 1,851.01 × 868.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,341.02x = 1,608,412.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,608,412.14/1,341.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.40

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