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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.59, 1,881.99 and 866.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.59, 1,881.99 and 866.07 is: 1,195.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.59 : 1,881.99 = 866.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.59/1,881.99 = 866.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.59x = 1,881.99 × 866.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.59x = 1,629,935.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,935.08/1,363.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.33

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