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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,040.04, 1,436.13 and 866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,040.04, 1,436.13 and 866.30 is: 1,196.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,040.04 : 1,436.13 = 866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,040.04/1,436.13 = 866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,040.04x = 1,436.13 × 866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,040.04x = 1,244,112.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244,112.24/1,040.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.22

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