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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.25, 1,899.07 and 444.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.25, 1,899.07 and 444.51 is: 666.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.25 : 1,899.07 = 444.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.25/1,899.07 = 444.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.25x = 1,899.07 × 444.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.25x = 844,155.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,155.61/1,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.66

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