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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.26, 1,882.50 and 866.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.26, 1,882.50 and 866.02 is: 1,194.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.26 : 1,882.50 = 866.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.26/1,882.50 = 866.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.26x = 1,882.50 × 866.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.26x = 1,630,282.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,282.65/1,364.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.99

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