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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.49, 2,011.32 and 868.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.49, 2,011.32 and 868.04 is: 1,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.49 : 2,011.32 = 868.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.49/2,011.32 = 868.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.49x = 2,011.32 × 868.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.49x = 1,745,906.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,745,906.21/1,457.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.89

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