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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.91, 2,067.12 and 868.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.91, 2,067.12 and 868.56 is: 1,198.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.91 : 2,067.12 = 868.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.91/2,067.12 = 868.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.91x = 2,067.12 × 868.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.91x = 1,795,403.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,403.07/1,497.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.61

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