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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,292.72, 1,783.97 and 866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,292.72, 1,783.97 and 866.58 is: 1,195.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,292.72 : 1,783.97 = 866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,292.72/1,783.97 = 866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,292.72x = 1,783.97 × 866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,292.72x = 1,545,948.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,545,948.39/1,292.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.89

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