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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.16, 1,881.27 and 866.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.16, 1,881.27 and 866.28 is: 1,194.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.16 : 1,881.27 = 866.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.16/1,881.27 = 866.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.16x = 1,881.27 × 866.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.16x = 1,629,706.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,706.58/1,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.66

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