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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.55, 1,882.38 and 866.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.55, 1,882.38 and 866.34 is: 1,195.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.55 : 1,882.38 = 866.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.55/1,882.38 = 866.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.55x = 1,882.38 × 866.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.55x = 1,630,781.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,781.09/1,364.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.11

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