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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,115.86, 1,539.26 and 866.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,115.86, 1,539.26 and 866.78 is: 1,195.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,115.86 : 1,539.26 = 866.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,115.86/1,539.26 = 866.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,115.86x = 1,539.26 × 866.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,115.86x = 1,334,199.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,334,199.78/1,115.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.67

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