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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,259.34, 1,891.44 and 1,066.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,259.34, 1,891.44 and 1,066.02 is: 1,601.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,259.34 : 1,891.44 = 1,066.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,259.34/1,891.44 = 1,066.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,259.34x = 1,891.44 × 1,066.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,259.34x = 2,016,312.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,016,312.87/1,259.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,601.09

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