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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,329.84, 1,992.68 and 866.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,329.84, 1,992.68 and 866.80 is: 1,298.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,329.84 : 1,992.68 = 866.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,329.84/1,992.68 = 866.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,329.84x = 1,992.68 × 866.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,329.84x = 1,727,255.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727,255.02/1,329.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.84

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