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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,803.17, 2,704.63 and 866.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,803.17, 2,704.63 and 866.79 is: 1,300.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,803.17 : 2,704.63 = 866.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,803.17/2,704.63 = 866.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,803.17x = 2,704.63 × 866.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,803.17x = 2,344,344.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,344,344.07/1,803.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,300.12

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