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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 973.49, 1,341.26 and 868.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 973.49, 1,341.26 and 868.60 is: 1,196.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    973.49 : 1,341.26 = 868.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    973.49/1,341.26 = 868.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    973.49x = 1,341.26 × 868.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    973.49x = 1,165,018.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,018.44/973.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.74

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