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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,595.87, 2,396.53 and 866.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,595.87, 2,396.53 and 866.87 is: 1,301.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,595.87 : 2,396.53 = 866.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,595.87/2,396.53 = 866.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,595.87x = 2,396.53 × 866.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,595.87x = 2,077,467.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,467.98/1,595.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,301.78

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