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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,458.20, 2,012.33 and 868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,458.20, 2,012.33 and 868.76 is: 1,198.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,458.20 : 2,012.33 = 868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,458.20/2,012.33 = 868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,458.20x = 2,012.33 × 868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,458.20x = 1,748,231.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,748,231.47/1,458.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.89

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