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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,274.36, 1,911.20 and 866.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,274.36, 1,911.20 and 866.03 is: 1,298.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,274.36 : 1,911.20 = 866.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,274.36/1,911.20 = 866.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,274.36x = 1,911.20 × 866.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,274.36x = 1,655,142.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,655,142.65/1,274.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.81

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