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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,427.74, 1,970.04 and 868.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,427.74, 1,970.04 and 868.11 is: 1,197.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,427.74 : 1,970.04 = 868.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,427.74/1,970.04 = 868.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,427.74x = 1,970.04 × 868.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,427.74x = 1,710,211.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710,211.42/1,427.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.85

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