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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.02, 1,898.98 and 388.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.02, 1,898.98 and 388.52 is: 582.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.02 : 1,898.98 = 388.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.02/1,898.98 = 388.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.02x = 1,898.98 × 388.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.02x = 737,791.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737,791.71/1,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 582.76

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