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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.12, 1,899.64 and 649.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.12, 1,899.64 and 649.98 is: 975.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.12 : 1,899.64 = 649.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.12/1,899.64 = 649.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.12x = 1,899.64 × 649.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.12x = 1,234,728.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234,728.01/1,266.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.21

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