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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,518.59, 2,277.88 and 868.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,518.59, 2,277.88 and 868.87 is: 1,303.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,518.59 : 2,277.88 = 868.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,518.59/2,277.88 = 868.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,518.59x = 2,277.88 × 868.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,518.59x = 1,979,173.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979,173.73/1,518.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.30

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