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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.76, 1,893.65 and 975.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.76, 1,893.65 and 975.16 is: 1,457.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.76 : 1,893.65 = 975.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.76/1,893.65 = 975.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.76x = 1,893.65 × 975.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.76x = 1,846,611.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,846,611.73/1,266.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,457.74

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