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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,132.26, 1,563.18 and 866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,132.26, 1,563.18 and 866.20 is: 1,195.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,132.26 : 1,563.18 = 866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,132.26/1,563.18 = 866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,132.26x = 1,563.18 × 866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,132.26x = 1,354,026.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354,026.52/1,132.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.86

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