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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.12, 1,186.92 and 783.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.12, 1,186.92 and 783.09 is: 1,073.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.12 : 1,186.92 = 783.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.12/1,186.92 = 783.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.12x = 1,186.92 × 783.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.12x = 929,465.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 929,465.18/866.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,073.14

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