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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,038.41, 1,558.64 and 866.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,038.41, 1,558.64 and 866.18 is: 1,300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,038.41 : 1,558.64 = 866.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,038.41/1,558.64 = 866.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,038.41x = 1,558.64 × 866.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,038.41x = 1,350,062.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,062.80/1,038.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.12

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