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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,498.12, 2,067.42 and 868.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,498.12, 2,067.42 and 868.76 is: 1,198.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,498.12 : 2,067.42 = 868.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,498.12/2,067.42 = 868.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,498.12x = 2,067.42 × 868.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,498.12x = 1,796,091.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,091.80/1,498.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.90

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