Finding the Fourth Proportional to 945.86, 1,417.91 and 868
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 945.86, 1,417.91 and 868 is: 1,301.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
945.86 : 1,417.91 = 868 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
945.86/1,417.91 = 868/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
945.86x = 1,417.91 × 868 - Step 4: Simplify right side
945.86x = 1,230,745.88 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 1,230,745.88/945.86 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,301.19
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