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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 977.86, 1,350.03 and 868.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 977.86, 1,350.03 and 868.51 is: 1,199.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    977.86 : 1,350.03 = 868.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    977.86/1,350.03 = 868.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    977.86x = 1,350.03 × 868.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    977.86x = 1,172,514.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,514.56/977.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,199.06

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