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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,271.72, 1,903.26 and 1,066.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,271.72, 1,903.26 and 1,066.52 is: 1,596.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,271.72 : 1,903.26 = 1,066.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,271.72/1,903.26 = 1,066.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,271.72x = 1,903.26 × 1,066.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,271.72x = 2,029,864.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029,864.86/1,271.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,596.16

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