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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266, 1,899.90 and 496.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266, 1,899.90 and 496.50 is: 745.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266 : 1,899.90 = 496.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266/1,899.90 = 496.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266x = 1,899.90 × 496.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266x = 943,300.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,300.35/1,266
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 745.10

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