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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.40, 1,899.36 and 444.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.40, 1,899.36 and 444.48 is: 666.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.40 : 1,899.36 = 444.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.40/1,899.36 = 444.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.40x = 1,899.36 × 444.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.40x = 844,227.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,227.53/1,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.64

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