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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.08, 1,883.08 and 866.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.08, 1,883.08 and 866.96 is: 1,196.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.08 : 1,883.08 = 866.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.08/1,883.08 = 866.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.08x = 1,883.08 × 866.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.08x = 1,632,555.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,555.04/1,364.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.82

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