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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,463.84, 2,019.96 and 866.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,463.84, 2,019.96 and 866.20 is: 1,195.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,463.84 : 2,019.96 = 866.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,463.84/2,019.96 = 866.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,463.84x = 2,019.96 × 866.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,463.84x = 1,749,689.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,749,689.35/1,463.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.27

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