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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,239.03, 1,710.52 and 866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,239.03, 1,710.52 and 866.33 is: 1,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,239.03 : 1,710.52 = 866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,239.03/1,710.52 = 866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,239.03x = 1,710.52 × 866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,239.03x = 1,481,870.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481,870.49/1,239.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.99

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