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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.17, 1,899.45 and 535.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.17, 1,899.45 and 535.75 is: 803.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.17 : 1,899.45 = 535.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.17/1,899.45 = 535.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.17x = 1,899.45 × 535.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.17x = 1,017,630.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,630.34/1,266.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.71

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