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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,363.72, 1,881.48 and 866.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,363.72, 1,881.48 and 866.48 is: 1,195.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,363.72 : 1,881.48 = 866.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,363.72/1,881.48 = 866.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,363.72x = 1,881.48 × 866.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,363.72x = 1,630,264.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,264.34/1,363.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.45

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