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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,406.89, 1,940.59 and 868.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,406.89, 1,940.59 and 868.33 is: 1,197.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,406.89 : 1,940.59 = 868.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,406.89/1,940.59 = 868.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,406.89x = 1,940.59 × 868.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,406.89x = 1,685,072.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,685,072.51/1,406.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.73

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