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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,076.76, 1,487.88 and 866.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,076.76, 1,487.88 and 866.52 is: 1,197.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,076.76 : 1,487.88 = 866.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,076.76/1,487.88 = 866.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,076.76x = 1,487.88 × 866.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,076.76x = 1,289,277.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,277.78/1,076.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.37

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