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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.62, 1,900.45 and 681.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.62, 1,900.45 and 681.26 is: 1,022.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.62 : 1,900.45 = 681.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.62/1,900.45 = 681.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.62x = 1,900.45 × 681.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.62x = 1,294,700.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,700.57/1,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,022.17

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