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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.19, 1,899.18 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.19, 1,899.18 and 535.78 is: 803.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.19 : 1,899.18 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.19/1,899.18 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.19x = 1,899.18 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.19x = 1,017,542.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,542.66/1,266.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.63

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