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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.18, 1,746.90 and 872.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.18, 1,746.90 and 872.52 is: 1,203.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.18 : 1,746.90 = 872.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.18/1,746.90 = 872.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.18x = 1,746.90 × 872.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.18x = 1,524,205.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,524,205.19/1,266.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,203.78

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