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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.66, 2,010.75 and 868.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.66, 2,010.75 and 868.39 is: 1,197.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.66 : 2,010.75 = 868.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.66/2,010.75 = 868.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.66x = 2,010.75 × 868.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.66x = 1,746,115.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,115.19/1,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.89

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