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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.01, 1,898.36 and 572.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.01, 1,898.36 and 572.35 is: 858.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.01 : 1,898.36 = 572.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.01/1,898.36 = 572.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.01x = 1,898.36 × 572.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.01x = 1,086,513.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086,513.99/1,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.22

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