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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.44, 1,897.14 and 1,006.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.44, 1,897.14 and 1,006.88 is: 1,508.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.44 : 1,897.14 = 1,006.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.44/1,897.14 = 1,006.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.44x = 1,897.14 × 1,006.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.44x = 1,910,192.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,910,192.32/1,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,508.32

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