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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,315.68, 1,802.44 and 1,266.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,315.68, 1,802.44 and 1,266.36 is: 1,734.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,315.68 : 1,802.44 = 1,266.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,315.68/1,802.44 = 1,266.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,315.68x = 1,802.44 × 1,266.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,315.68x = 2,282,537.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,282,537.92/1,315.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,734.87

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