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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,081.62, 1,626.21 and 866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,081.62, 1,626.21 and 866.70 is: 1,303.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,081.62 : 1,626.21 = 866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,081.62/1,626.21 = 866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,081.62x = 1,626.21 × 866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,081.62x = 1,409,436.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,409,436.21/1,081.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,303.08

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