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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.81, 1,901.03 and 617.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.81, 1,901.03 and 617.19 is: 926.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.81 : 1,901.03 = 617.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.81/1,901.03 = 617.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.81x = 1,901.03 × 617.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.81x = 1,173,298.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,298.25/1,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.18

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