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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,198.68, 1,652.43 and 866.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,198.68, 1,652.43 and 866.51 is: 1,194.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,198.68 : 1,652.43 = 866.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,198.68/1,652.43 = 866.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,198.68x = 1,652.43 × 866.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,198.68x = 1,431,847.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431,847.12/1,198.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.52

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