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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,908.94, 2,862.73 and 868.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,908.94, 2,862.73 and 868.07 is: 1,301.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,908.94 : 2,862.73 = 868.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,908.94/2,862.73 = 868.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,908.94x = 2,862.73 × 868.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,908.94x = 2,485,050.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,485,050.03/1,908.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.80

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