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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,531.98, 2,114.44 and 868.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,531.98, 2,114.44 and 868.93 is: 1,199.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,531.98 : 2,114.44 = 868.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,531.98/2,114.44 = 868.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,531.98x = 2,114.44 × 868.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,531.98x = 1,837,292.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,837,292.89/1,531.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.29

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