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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.02, 1,899.28 and 444.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.02, 1,899.28 and 444.38 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.02 : 1,899.28 = 444.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.02/1,899.28 = 444.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.02x = 1,899.28 × 444.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.02x = 844,002.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,002.05/1,266.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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