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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.43, 2,011.08 and 868.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.43, 2,011.08 and 868.29 is: 1,198.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.43 : 2,011.08 = 868.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.43/2,011.08 = 868.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.43x = 2,011.08 × 868.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.43x = 1,746,200.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,200.65/1,457.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.14

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