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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266, 1,899.32 and 354

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266, 1,899.32 and 354 is: 531.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266 : 1,899.32 = 354 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266/1,899.32 = 354/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266x = 1,899.32 × 354
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266x = 672,359.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 672,359.28/1,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 531.09

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