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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.89, 1,900.96 and 711.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.89, 1,900.96 and 711.25 is: 1,067.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.89 : 1,900.96 = 711.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.89/1,900.96 = 711.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.89x = 1,900.96 × 711.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.89x = 1,352,051.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,352,051.27/1,266.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,067.22

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