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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,380.08, 2,069.04 and 866

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,380.08, 2,069.04 and 866 is: 1,298.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,380.08 : 2,069.04 = 866 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,380.08/2,069.04 = 866/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,380.08x = 2,069.04 × 866
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,380.08x = 1,791,788.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,791,788.64/1,380.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.32

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