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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,364.80, 1,882.74 and 866.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,364.80, 1,882.74 and 866.62 is: 1,195.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,364.80 : 1,882.74 = 866.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,364.80/1,882.74 = 866.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,364.80x = 1,882.74 × 866.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,364.80x = 1,631,620.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,620.14/1,364.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.50

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