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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.74, 1,896.87 and 1,085.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.74, 1,896.87 and 1,085.30 is: 1,625.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.74 : 1,896.87 = 1,085.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.74/1,896.87 = 1,085.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.74x = 1,896.87 × 1,085.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.74x = 2,058,673.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058,673.01/1,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,625.17

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