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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.28, 2,009.62 and 866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.28, 2,009.62 and 866.68 is: 1,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.28 : 2,009.62 = 866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.28/2,009.62 = 866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.28x = 2,009.62 × 866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.28x = 1,741,697.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,697.46/1,456.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.99

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