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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,394.47, 2,093.45 and 868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,394.47, 2,093.45 and 868.15 is: 1,303.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,394.47 : 2,093.45 = 868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,394.47/2,093.45 = 868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,394.47x = 2,093.45 × 868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,394.47x = 1,817,426.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,817,426.89/1,394.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.31

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