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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.45, 2,113.23 and 868.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.45, 2,113.23 and 868.17 is: 1,197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.45 : 2,113.23 = 868.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.45/2,113.23 = 868.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.45x = 2,113.23 × 868.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.45x = 1,834,638.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,638.55/1,531.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.97

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