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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,179.81, 1,766.07 and 866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,179.81, 1,766.07 and 866.79 is: 1,297.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,179.81 : 1,766.07 = 866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,179.81/1,766.07 = 866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,179.81x = 1,766.07 × 866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,179.81x = 1,530,811.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,811.82/1,179.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.51

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