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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,328.20, 1,991.10 and 866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,328.20, 1,991.10 and 866.20 is: 1,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,328.20 : 1,991.10 = 866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,328.20/1,991.10 = 866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,328.20x = 1,991.10 × 866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,328.20x = 1,724,690.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,724,690.82/1,328.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.52

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