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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 971.63, 1,342.20 and 866.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 971.63, 1,342.20 and 866.68 is: 1,197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    971.63 : 1,342.20 = 866.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    971.63/1,342.20 = 866.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    971.63x = 1,342.20 × 866.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    971.63x = 1,163,265.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,265.34/971.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,197.23

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