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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.54, 1,297.86 and 670.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.54, 1,297.86 and 670.16 is: 1,003.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.54 : 1,297.86 = 670.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.54/1,297.86 = 670.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.54x = 1,297.86 × 670.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.54x = 869,764.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869,764.86/866.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,003.73

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