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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,428.26, 1,971.14 and 868.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,428.26, 1,971.14 and 868.77 is: 1,198.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,428.26 : 1,971.14 = 868.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,428.26/1,971.14 = 868.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,428.26x = 1,971.14 × 868.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,428.26x = 1,712,462.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,712,462.08/1,428.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.99

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