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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266, 1,898.64 and 400.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266, 1,898.64 and 400.04 is: 599.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266 : 1,898.64 = 400.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266/1,898.64 = 400.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266x = 1,898.64 × 400.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266x = 759,531.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,531.95/1,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.95

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