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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.48, 1,895.76 and 959.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.48, 1,895.76 and 959.52 is: 1,436.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.48 : 1,895.76 = 959.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.48/1,895.76 = 959.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.48x = 1,895.76 × 959.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.48x = 1,819,019.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,019.64/1,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,436.28

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