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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,276.66, 1,898.59 and 1,235.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,276.66, 1,898.59 and 1,235.66 is: 1,837.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,276.66 : 1,898.59 = 1,235.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,276.66/1,898.59 = 1,235.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,276.66x = 1,898.59 × 1,235.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,276.66x = 2,346,001.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,346,001.45/1,276.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,837.61

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