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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,285.94, 1,774.85 and 866.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,285.94, 1,774.85 and 866.30 is: 1,195.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,285.94 : 1,774.85 = 866.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,285.94/1,774.85 = 866.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,285.94x = 1,774.85 × 866.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,285.94x = 1,537,539.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,539.35/1,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.65

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