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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,255.18, 1,879.52 and 866.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,255.18, 1,879.52 and 866.38 is: 1,297.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,255.18 : 1,879.52 = 866.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,255.18/1,879.52 = 866.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,255.18x = 1,879.52 × 866.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,255.18x = 1,628,378.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,378.54/1,255.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.33

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