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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.23, 1,896.39 and 1,222.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.23, 1,896.39 and 1,222.43 is: 1,830.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.23 : 1,896.39 = 1,222.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.23/1,896.39 = 1,222.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.23x = 1,896.39 × 1,222.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.23x = 2,318,194.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,318,194.55/1,266.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,830.79

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