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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.20, 1,899.50 and 535.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.20, 1,899.50 and 535.78 is: 803.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.20 : 1,899.50 = 535.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.20/1,899.50 = 535.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.20x = 1,899.50 × 535.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.20x = 1,017,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,017,714.11/1,266.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.75

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