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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.92, 1,886.61 and 870.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.92, 1,886.61 and 870.12 is: 1,200.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.92 : 1,886.61 = 870.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.92/1,886.61 = 870.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.92x = 1,886.61 × 870.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.92x = 1,641,577.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641,577.09/1,366.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,200.93

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