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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,308.53, 1,806.24 and 866.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,308.53, 1,806.24 and 866.58 is: 1,196.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,308.53 : 1,806.24 = 866.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,308.53/1,806.24 = 866.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,308.53x = 1,806.24 × 866.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,308.53x = 1,565,251.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565,251.46/1,308.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.20

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