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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 866.70, 1,215 and 866.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 866.70, 1,215 and 866.70 is: 1,215

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    866.70 : 1,215 = 866.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    866.70/1,215 = 866.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    866.70x = 1,215 × 866.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    866.70x = 1,053,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,053,040.50/866.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,215

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