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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.88, 1,897.88 and 717.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.88, 1,897.88 and 717.38 is: 1,074.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.88 : 1,897.88 = 717.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.88/1,897.88 = 717.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.88x = 1,897.88 × 717.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.88x = 1,361,501.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,361,501.15/1,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,074.69

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