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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.41, 2,113.18 and 868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.41, 2,113.18 and 868.25 is: 1,198.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.41 : 2,113.18 = 868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.41/2,113.18 = 868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.41x = 2,113.18 × 868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.41x = 1,834,768.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,768.54/1,531.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,198.09

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