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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.96, 1,903.80 and 941.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.96, 1,903.80 and 941.28 is: 1,414.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.96 : 1,903.80 = 941.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.96/1,903.80 = 941.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.96x = 1,903.80 × 941.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.96x = 1,792,008.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,008.86/1,266.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,414.42

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