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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.64, 1,898.32 and 1,094.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.64, 1,898.32 and 1,094.40 is: 1,640.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.64 : 1,898.32 = 1,094.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.64/1,898.32 = 1,094.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.64x = 1,898.32 × 1,094.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.64x = 2,077,521.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077,521.41/1,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,640.18

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