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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,354.86, 2,029.10 and 866.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,354.86, 2,029.10 and 866.43 is: 1,297.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,354.86 : 2,029.10 = 866.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,354.86/2,029.10 = 866.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,354.86x = 2,029.10 × 866.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,354.86x = 1,758,068.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,758,068.78/1,354.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.60

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