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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.52, 1,897.94 and 616.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.52, 1,897.94 and 616.52 is: 923.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.52 : 1,897.94 = 616.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.52/1,897.94 = 616.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.52x = 1,897.94 × 616.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.52x = 1,170,117.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,117.97/1,266.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 923.88

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