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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,497.29, 2,066.31 and 867.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,497.29, 2,066.31 and 867.78 is: 1,197.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,497.29 : 2,066.31 = 867.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,497.29/2,066.31 = 867.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,497.29x = 2,066.31 × 867.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,497.29x = 1,793,102.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793,102.49/1,497.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.57

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