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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.08, 1,899.44 and 400.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.08, 1,899.44 and 400.40 is: 600.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.08 : 1,899.44 = 400.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.08/1,899.44 = 400.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.08x = 1,899.44 × 400.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.08x = 760,535.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,535.78/1,266.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.70

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