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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,825.68, 2,518.80 and 1,266

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,825.68, 2,518.80 and 1,266 is: 1,746.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,825.68 : 2,518.80 = 1,266 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,825.68/2,518.80 = 1,266/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,825.68x = 2,518.80 × 1,266
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,825.68x = 3,188,800.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,188,800.80/1,825.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,746.64

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