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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.10, 1,899.41 and 535.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.10, 1,899.41 and 535.68 is: 803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.10 : 1,899.41 = 535.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.10/1,899.41 = 535.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.10x = 1,899.41 × 535.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.10x = 1,017,475.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,475.95/1,266.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.63

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