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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,485.06, 2,226.84 and 868.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,485.06, 2,226.84 and 868.97 is: 1,303.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,485.06 : 2,226.84 = 868.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,485.06/2,226.84 = 868.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,485.06x = 2,226.84 × 868.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,485.06x = 1,935,046.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,046.02/1,485.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.01

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