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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,366.26, 2,051.60 and 1,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,366.26, 2,051.60 and 1,265.20 is: 1,899.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,366.26 : 2,051.60 = 1,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,366.26/2,051.60 = 1,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,366.26x = 2,051.60 × 1,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,366.26x = 2,595,684.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,595,684.32/1,366.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,899.85

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