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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.34, 1,899.87 and 444.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.34, 1,899.87 and 444.70 is: 667.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.34 : 1,899.87 = 444.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.34/1,899.87 = 444.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.34x = 1,899.87 × 444.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.34x = 844,872.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,872.19/1,266.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.18

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