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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,495.81, 2,064.28 and 866.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,495.81, 2,064.28 and 866.33 is: 1,195.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,495.81 : 2,064.28 = 866.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,495.81/2,064.28 = 866.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,495.81x = 2,064.28 × 866.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,495.81x = 1,788,344.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,788,344.57/1,495.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.57

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