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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.52, 1,895.72 and 1,034.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.52, 1,895.72 and 1,034.86 is: 1,548.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.52 : 1,895.72 = 1,034.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.52/1,895.72 = 1,034.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.52x = 1,895.72 × 1,034.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.52x = 1,961,804.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961,804.80/1,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,548.97

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