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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.25, 2,028.76 and 868.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.25, 2,028.76 and 868.64 is: 1,300.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.25 : 2,028.76 = 868.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.25/2,028.76 = 868.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.25x = 2,028.76 × 868.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.25x = 1,762,262.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,262.09/1,355.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.32

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