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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.17, 2,034.49 and 868.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.17, 2,034.49 and 868.17 is: 1,304.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.17 : 2,034.49 = 868.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.17/2,034.49 = 868.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.17x = 2,034.49 × 868.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.17x = 1,766,273.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766,273.01/1,354.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.33

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