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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,964.20, 2,945.66 and 868.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,964.20, 2,945.66 and 868.54 is: 1,302.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,964.20 : 2,945.66 = 868.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,964.20/2,945.66 = 868.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,964.20x = 2,945.66 × 868.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,964.20x = 2,558,423.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558,423.54/1,964.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.53

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