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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 972.80, 1,341.48 and 866.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 972.80, 1,341.48 and 866.14 is: 1,194.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    972.80 : 1,341.48 = 866.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    972.80/1,341.48 = 866.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    972.80x = 1,341.48 × 866.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    972.80x = 1,161,909.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,909.49/972.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,194.40

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