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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,197.18, 1,652.27 and 866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,197.18, 1,652.27 and 866.70 is: 1,196.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,197.18 : 1,652.27 = 866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,197.18/1,652.27 = 866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,197.18x = 1,652.27 × 866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,197.18x = 1,432,018.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,432,018.08/1,197.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.16

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