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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.01, 1,899.14 and 616.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.01, 1,899.14 and 616.39 is: 924.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.01 : 1,899.14 = 616.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.01/1,899.14 = 616.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.01x = 1,899.14 × 616.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.01x = 1,170,607.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,607.82/1,266.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.64

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