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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.63, 2,066.75 and 868.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.63, 2,066.75 and 868.29 is: 1,198.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.63 : 2,066.75 = 868.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.63/2,066.75 = 868.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.63x = 2,066.75 × 868.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.63x = 1,794,534.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,534.02/1,497.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.25

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