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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.72, 1,883.46 and 1,217.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.72, 1,883.46 and 1,217.52 is: 1,810.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.72 : 1,883.46 = 1,217.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.72/1,883.46 = 1,217.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.72x = 1,883.46 × 1,217.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.72x = 2,293,150.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,293,150.22/1,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,810.31

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