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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,309.06, 1,806.58 and 866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,309.06, 1,806.58 and 866.19 is: 1,195.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,309.06 : 1,806.58 = 866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,309.06/1,806.58 = 866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,309.06x = 1,806.58 × 866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,309.06x = 1,564,841.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,564,841.53/1,309.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.39

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