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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.02, 1,898.42 and 534.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.02, 1,898.42 and 534.89 is: 802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.02 : 1,898.42 = 534.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.02/1,898.42 = 534.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.02x = 1,898.42 × 534.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.02x = 1,015,433.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,433.71/1,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.07

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