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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.22, 1,898.73 and 718.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.22, 1,898.73 and 718.26 is: 1,077.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.22 : 1,898.73 = 718.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.22/1,898.73 = 718.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.22x = 1,898.73 × 718.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.22x = 1,363,781.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,363,781.81/1,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,077.05

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