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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.11, 1,899.45 and 388.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.11, 1,899.45 and 388.74 is: 583.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.11 : 1,899.45 = 388.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.11/1,899.45 = 388.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.11x = 1,899.45 × 388.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.11x = 738,385.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,385.07/1,266.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.19

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