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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.66, 2,011.48 and 868.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.66, 2,011.48 and 868.08 is: 1,197.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.66 : 2,011.48 = 868.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.66/2,011.48 = 868.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.66x = 2,011.48 × 868.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.66x = 1,746,135.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,135.81/1,457.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.90

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