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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.72, 2,066.43 and 868.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.72, 2,066.43 and 868.12 is: 1,197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.72 : 2,066.43 = 868.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.72/2,066.43 = 868.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.72x = 2,066.43 × 868.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.72x = 1,793,904.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,904.25/1,497.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.76

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