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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 913.52, 1,370.32 and 866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 913.52, 1,370.32 and 866.14 is: 1,299.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    913.52 : 1,370.32 = 866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    913.52/1,370.32 = 866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    913.52x = 1,370.32 × 866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    913.52x = 1,186,883.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,186,883.37/913.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,299.24

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