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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,504.53, 2,076.38 and 866.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,504.53, 2,076.38 and 866.67 is: 1,196.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,504.53 : 2,076.38 = 866.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,504.53/2,076.38 = 866.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,504.53x = 2,076.38 × 866.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,504.53x = 1,799,531.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,531.92/1,504.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,196.08

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