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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,355.72, 2,030.75 and 866.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,355.72, 2,030.75 and 866.29 is: 1,297.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,355.72 : 2,030.75 = 866.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,355.72/2,030.75 = 866.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,355.72x = 2,030.75 × 866.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,355.72x = 1,759,203.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,759,203.93/1,355.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,297.62

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