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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.99, 2,067.22 and 868.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.99, 2,067.22 and 868.52 is: 1,198.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.99 : 2,067.22 = 868.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.99/2,067.22 = 868.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.99x = 2,067.22 × 868.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.99x = 1,795,428.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,795,428.17/1,497.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.56

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