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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.24, 1,888.22 and 1,238.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.24, 1,888.22 and 1,238.34 is: 1,846.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.24 : 1,888.22 = 1,238.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.24/1,888.22 = 1,238.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.24x = 1,888.22 × 1,238.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.24x = 2,338,258.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,338,258.35/1,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,846.62

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