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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,420.04, 1,959.62 and 868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,420.04, 1,959.62 and 868.04 is: 1,197.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,420.04 : 1,959.62 = 868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,420.04/1,959.62 = 868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,420.04x = 1,959.62 × 868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,420.04x = 1,701,028.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,701,028.54/1,420.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.87

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