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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,338.40, 1,846.34 and 866.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,338.40, 1,846.34 and 866.16 is: 1,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,338.40 : 1,846.34 = 866.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,338.40/1,846.34 = 866.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,338.40x = 1,846.34 × 866.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,338.40x = 1,599,225.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,225.85/1,338.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.88

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