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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,602.50, 2,211.45 and 866.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,602.50, 2,211.45 and 866.50 is: 1,195.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,602.50 : 2,211.45 = 866.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,602.50/2,211.45 = 866.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,602.50x = 2,211.45 × 866.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,602.50x = 1,916,221.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,916,221.43/1,602.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,195.77

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