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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,979.37, 2,967.68 and 868.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,979.37, 2,967.68 and 868.25 is: 1,301.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,979.37 : 2,967.68 = 868.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,979.37/2,967.68 = 868.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,979.37x = 2,967.68 × 868.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,979.37x = 2,576,668.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,576,668.98/1,979.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.76

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