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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,286.28, 1,773.86 and 866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,286.28, 1,773.86 and 866.70 is: 1,195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,286.28 : 1,773.86 = 866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,286.28/1,773.86 = 866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,286.28x = 1,773.86 × 866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,286.28x = 1,537,400.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,537,400.13/1,286.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.23

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