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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.12, 1,899.15 and 444.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.12, 1,899.15 and 444.39 is: 666.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.12 : 1,899.15 = 444.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.12/1,899.15 = 444.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.12x = 1,899.15 × 444.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.12x = 843,963.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,963.27/1,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.57

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