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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.64, 2,032.19 and 866.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.64, 2,032.19 and 866.64 is: 1,302.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.64 : 2,032.19 = 866.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.64/2,032.19 = 866.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.64x = 2,032.19 × 866.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.64x = 1,761,166.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761,166.98/1,352.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.03

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