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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.68, 2,012.02 and 868.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.68, 2,012.02 and 868.62 is: 1,198.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.68 : 2,012.02 = 868.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.68/2,012.02 = 868.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.68x = 2,012.02 × 868.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.68x = 1,747,680.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,747,680.81/1,457.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.95

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