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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.32, 1,899.50 and 400.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.32, 1,899.50 and 400.64 is: 600.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.32 : 1,899.50 = 400.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.32/1,899.50 = 400.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.32x = 1,899.50 × 400.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.32x = 761,004.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,004.18/1,266.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.96

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