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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,301.16, 1,939.38 and 1,266.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,301.16, 1,939.38 and 1,266.54 is: 1,887.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,301.16 : 1,939.38 = 1,266.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,301.16/1,939.38 = 1,266.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,301.16x = 1,939.38 × 1,266.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,301.16x = 2,456,302.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,456,302.35/1,301.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,887.78

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