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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,414.79, 2,122.85 and 866.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,414.79, 2,122.85 and 866.66 is: 1,300.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,414.79 : 2,122.85 = 866.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,414.79/2,122.85 = 866.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,414.79x = 2,122.85 × 866.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,414.79x = 1,839,796.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,796.65/1,414.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.41

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