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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.68, 2,066.83 and 868.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.68, 2,066.83 and 868.26 is: 1,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.68 : 2,066.83 = 868.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.68/2,066.83 = 868.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.68x = 2,066.83 × 868.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.68x = 1,794,545.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,545.82/1,497.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.22

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