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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,457.80, 2,011.44 and 868.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,457.80, 2,011.44 and 868.22 is: 1,197.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,457.80 : 2,011.44 = 868.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,457.80/2,011.44 = 868.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,457.80x = 2,011.44 × 868.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,457.80x = 1,746,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,746,372.44/1,457.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.95

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