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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.10, 1,897.80 and 485.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.10, 1,897.80 and 485.80 is: 728.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.10 : 1,897.80 = 485.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.10/1,897.80 = 485.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.10x = 1,897.80 × 485.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.10x = 921,951.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,951.24/1,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.18

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