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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,231.92, 1,845.80 and 866.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,231.92, 1,845.80 and 866.04 is: 1,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,231.92 : 1,845.80 = 866.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,231.92/1,845.80 = 866.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,231.92x = 1,845.80 × 866.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,231.92x = 1,598,536.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,536.63/1,231.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.60

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