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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.25, 1,899.70 and 433.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.25, 1,899.70 and 433.30 is: 650.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.25 : 1,899.70 = 433.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.25/1,899.70 = 433.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.25x = 1,899.70 × 433.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.25x = 823,140.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,140.01/1,266.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.06

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