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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.02, 1,899.23 and 400.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.02, 1,899.23 and 400.13 is: 600.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.02 : 1,899.23 = 400.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.02/1,899.23 = 400.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.02x = 1,899.23 × 400.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.02x = 759,938.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,938.90/1,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.26

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