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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.39, 1,885.91 and 868.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.39, 1,885.91 and 868.93 is: 1,199.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.39 : 1,885.91 = 868.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.39/1,885.91 = 868.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.39x = 1,885.91 × 868.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.39x = 1,638,721.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,721.23/1,366.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.31

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