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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,791.09, 2,687.49 and 866.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,791.09, 2,687.49 and 866.13 is: 1,299.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,791.09 : 2,687.49 = 866.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,791.09/2,687.49 = 866.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,791.09x = 2,687.49 × 866.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,791.09x = 2,327,715.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,327,715.71/1,791.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.61

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