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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,840.99, 2,759.55 and 866.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,840.99, 2,759.55 and 866.29 is: 1,298.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,840.99 : 2,759.55 = 866.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,840.99/2,759.55 = 866.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,840.99x = 2,759.55 × 866.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,840.99x = 2,390,570.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,390,570.57/1,840.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,298.52

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