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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,031.03, 1,542.99 and 866.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,031.03, 1,542.99 and 866.65 is: 1,296.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,031.03 : 1,542.99 = 866.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,031.03/1,542.99 = 866.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,031.03x = 1,542.99 × 866.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,031.03x = 1,337,232.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,337,232.28/1,031.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,296.99

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