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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,397.60, 1,928.31 and 866.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,397.60, 1,928.31 and 866.95 is: 1,196.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,397.60 : 1,928.31 = 866.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,397.60/1,928.31 = 866.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,397.60x = 1,928.31 × 866.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,397.60x = 1,671,751.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,671,751.13/1,397.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.15

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