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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.40, 1,896.80 and 711.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.40, 1,896.80 and 711.04 is: 1,064.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.40 : 1,896.80 = 711.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.40/1,896.80 = 711.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.40x = 1,896.80 × 711.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.40x = 1,348,700.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,348,700.67/1,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,064.99

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