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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.03, 1,292.72 and 751.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.03, 1,292.72 and 751.28 is: 1,121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.03 : 1,292.72 = 751.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.03/1,292.72 = 751.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.03x = 1,292.72 × 751.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.03x = 971,194.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 971,194.68/866.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,121.43

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