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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,005.47, 1,386.50 and 866.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,005.47, 1,386.50 and 866.06 is: 1,194.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,005.47 : 1,386.50 = 866.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,005.47/1,386.50 = 866.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,005.47x = 1,386.50 × 866.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,005.47x = 1,200,780.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200,780.93/1,005.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.25

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