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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.17, 1,898.31 and 854.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.17, 1,898.31 and 854.15 is: 1,280.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.17 : 1,898.31 = 854.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.17/1,898.31 = 854.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.17x = 1,898.31 × 854.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.17x = 1,621,441.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,441.49/1,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,280.59

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