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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.06, 1,898.82 and 400.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.06, 1,898.82 and 400.18 is: 600.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.06 : 1,898.82 = 400.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.06/1,898.82 = 400.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.06x = 1,898.82 × 400.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.06x = 759,869.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,869.79/1,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.18

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