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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,376.27, 2,066.87 and 1,266.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,376.27, 2,066.87 and 1,266.38 is: 1,901.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,376.27 : 2,066.87 = 1,266.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,376.27/2,066.87 = 1,266.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,376.27x = 2,066.87 × 1,266.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,376.27x = 2,617,426.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,617,426.16/1,376.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,901.83

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