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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,456.30, 2,009.87 and 866.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,456.30, 2,009.87 and 866.82 is: 1,196.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,456.30 : 2,009.87 = 866.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,456.30/2,009.87 = 866.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,456.30x = 2,009.87 × 866.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,456.30x = 1,742,197.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742,197.68/1,456.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.32

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