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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,260.76, 1,887.66 and 951.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,260.76, 1,887.66 and 951.66 is: 1,424.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,260.76 : 1,887.66 = 951.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,260.76/1,887.66 = 951.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,260.76x = 1,887.66 × 951.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,260.76x = 1,796,410.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,796,410.52/1,260.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,424.86

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