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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.78, 2,011.22 and 868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.78, 2,011.22 and 868.22 is: 1,197.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.78 : 2,011.22 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.78/2,011.22 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.78x = 2,011.22 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.78x = 1,746,181.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,181.43/1,457.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.84

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