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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.92, 2,066.81 and 868.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.92, 2,066.81 and 868.41 is: 1,198.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.92 : 2,066.81 = 868.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.92/2,066.81 = 868.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.92x = 2,066.81 × 868.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.92x = 1,794,838.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,794,838.47/1,497.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.22

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