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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,216.36, 1,676.82 and 866.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,216.36, 1,676.82 and 866.44 is: 1,194.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,216.36 : 1,676.82 = 866.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,216.36/1,676.82 = 866.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,216.36x = 1,676.82 × 866.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,216.36x = 1,452,863.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452,863.92/1,216.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.44

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