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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.16, 2,945.20 and 868.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.16, 2,945.20 and 868.16 is: 1,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.16 : 2,945.20 = 868.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.16/2,945.20 = 868.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.16x = 2,945.20 × 868.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.16x = 2,556,904.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,556,904.83/1,964.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.78

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