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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.41, 2,010.39 and 868.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.41, 2,010.39 and 868.15 is: 1,197.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.41 : 2,010.39 = 868.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.41/2,010.39 = 868.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.41x = 2,010.39 × 868.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.41x = 1,745,320.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,320.08/1,457.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.55

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