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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,011.22, 1,515.48 and 866.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,011.22, 1,515.48 and 866.01 is: 1,297.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,011.22 : 1,515.48 = 866.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,011.22/1,515.48 = 866.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,011.22x = 1,515.48 × 866.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,011.22x = 1,312,413.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,312,413.26/1,011.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.85

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