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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,097.22, 1,647.12 and 866.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,097.22, 1,647.12 and 866.27 is: 1,300.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,097.22 : 1,647.12 = 866.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,097.22/1,647.12 = 866.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,097.22x = 1,647.12 × 866.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,097.22x = 1,426,858.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,426,858.01/1,097.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.43

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