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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.05, 1,897.79 and 606.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.05, 1,897.79 and 606.95 is: 909.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.05 : 1,897.79 = 606.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.05/1,897.79 = 606.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.05x = 1,897.79 × 606.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.05x = 1,151,870.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151,870.62/1,266.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 909.82

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