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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.82, 1,899.41 and 832.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.82, 1,899.41 and 832.66 is: 1,248.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.82 : 1,899.41 = 832.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.82/1,899.41 = 832.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.82x = 1,899.41 × 832.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.82x = 1,581,562.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,562.73/1,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,248.45

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