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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.66, 1,915.02 and 1,194.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.66, 1,915.02 and 1,194.64 is: 1,791.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.66 : 1,915.02 = 1,194.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.66/1,915.02 = 1,194.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.66x = 1,915.02 × 1,194.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.66x = 2,287,759.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,287,759.49/1,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,791.99

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