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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,352.92, 2,032.61 and 866.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,352.92, 2,032.61 and 866.92 is: 1,302.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,352.92 : 2,032.61 = 866.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,352.92/2,032.61 = 866.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,352.92x = 2,032.61 × 866.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,352.92x = 1,762,102.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,762,102.27/1,352.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,302.45

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