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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.30, 1,899.99 and 804.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.30, 1,899.99 and 804.60 is: 1,207.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.30 : 1,899.99 = 804.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.30/1,899.99 = 804.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.30x = 1,899.99 × 804.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.30x = 1,528,731.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,528,731.95/1,266.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,207.24

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