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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,181.52, 1,629.59 and 866.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,181.52, 1,629.59 and 866.66 is: 1,195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,181.52 : 1,629.59 = 866.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,181.52/1,629.59 = 866.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,181.52x = 1,629.59 × 866.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,181.52x = 1,412,300.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412,300.47/1,181.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.33

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