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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.33, 1,898.20 and 486.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.33, 1,898.20 and 486.12 is: 728.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.33 : 1,898.20 = 486.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.33/1,898.20 = 486.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.33x = 1,898.20 × 486.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.33x = 922,752.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 922,752.98/1,266.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.68

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