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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.53, 1,885.51 and 868.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.53, 1,885.51 and 868.98 is: 1,199.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.53 : 1,885.51 = 868.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.53/1,885.51 = 868.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.53x = 1,885.51 × 868.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.53x = 1,638,478.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,478.64/1,366.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.01

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