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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.71, 2,063.28 and 866.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.71, 2,063.28 and 866.19 is: 1,194.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.71 : 2,063.28 = 866.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.71/2,063.28 = 866.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.71x = 2,063.28 × 866.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.71x = 1,787,192.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,787,192.50/1,495.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.88

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