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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.02, 1,881.21 and 866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.02, 1,881.21 and 866.14 is: 1,194.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.02 : 1,881.21 = 866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.02/1,881.21 = 866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.02x = 1,881.21 × 866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.02x = 1,629,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,391.23/1,364.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.55

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