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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 969.84, 1,335.47 and 868.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 969.84, 1,335.47 and 868.70 is: 1,196.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    969.84 : 1,335.47 = 868.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    969.84/1,335.47 = 868.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    969.84x = 1,335.47 × 868.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    969.84x = 1,160,111.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,111.77/969.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.19

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