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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,002.68, 1,504.14 and 866.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,002.68, 1,504.14 and 866.60 is: 1,300.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,002.68 : 1,504.14 = 866.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,002.68/1,504.14 = 866.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,002.68x = 1,504.14 × 866.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,002.68x = 1,303,487.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,303,487.72/1,002.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.00

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