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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.67, 2,121.86 and 866.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.67, 2,121.86 and 866.57 is: 1,299.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.67 : 2,121.86 = 866.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.67/2,121.86 = 866.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.67x = 2,121.86 × 866.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.67x = 1,838,731.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,838,731.78/1,414.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.76

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