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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.49, 2,035.04 and 868.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.49, 2,035.04 and 868.77 is: 1,304.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.49 : 2,035.04 = 868.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.49/2,035.04 = 868.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.49x = 2,035.04 × 868.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.49x = 1,767,977.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,767,977.36/1,355.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,304.31

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