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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,489.44, 2,055.72 and 868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,489.44, 2,055.72 and 868.56 is: 1,198.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,489.44 : 2,055.72 = 868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,489.44/2,055.72 = 868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,489.44x = 2,055.72 × 868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,489.44x = 1,785,516.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,785,516.16/1,489.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.78

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