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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.24, 1,898.88 and 995.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.24, 1,898.88 and 995.52 is: 1,492.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.24 : 1,898.88 = 995.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.24/1,898.88 = 995.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.24x = 1,898.88 × 995.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.24x = 1,890,373.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,890,373.02/1,266.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,492.90

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