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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.38, 2,211.28 and 866.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.38, 2,211.28 and 866.38 is: 1,195.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.38 : 2,211.28 = 866.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.38/2,211.28 = 866.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.38x = 2,211.28 × 866.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.38x = 1,915,795.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,915,795.54/1,602.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.60

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