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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,125.66, 1,554.90 and 866.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,125.66, 1,554.90 and 866.90 is: 1,197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,125.66 : 1,554.90 = 866.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,125.66/1,554.90 = 866.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,125.66x = 1,554.90 × 866.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,125.66x = 1,347,942.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,942.81/1,125.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.47

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