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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,356.53, 2,031.14 and 868.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,356.53, 2,031.14 and 868.10 is: 1,299.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,356.53 : 2,031.14 = 868.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,356.53/2,031.14 = 868.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,356.53x = 2,031.14 × 868.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,356.53x = 1,763,224.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,763,224.65/1,356.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.81

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