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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.06, 1,899.33 and 444.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.06, 1,899.33 and 444.32 is: 666.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.06 : 1,899.33 = 444.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.06/1,899.33 = 444.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.06x = 1,899.33 × 444.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.06x = 843,910.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,910.31/1,266.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.56

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