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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.42, 1,890.51 and 1,102.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.42, 1,890.51 and 1,102.40 is: 1,645.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.42 : 1,890.51 = 1,102.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.42/1,890.51 = 1,102.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.42x = 1,890.51 × 1,102.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.42x = 2,084,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084,098.22/1,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,645.66

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