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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.14, 1,899.23 and 444.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.14, 1,899.23 and 444.40 is: 666.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.14 : 1,899.23 = 444.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.14/1,899.23 = 444.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.14x = 1,899.23 × 444.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.14x = 844,017.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,017.81/1,266.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.61

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