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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.22, 1,899.42 and 400.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.22, 1,899.42 and 400.42 is: 600.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.22 : 1,899.42 = 400.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.22/1,899.42 = 400.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.22x = 1,899.42 × 400.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.22x = 760,565.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760,565.76/1,266.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.66

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