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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.40, 1,899.60 and 901.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.40, 1,899.60 and 901.90 is: 1,352.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.40 : 1,899.60 = 901.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.40/1,899.60 = 901.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.40x = 1,899.60 × 901.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.40x = 1,713,249.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713,249.24/1,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,352.85

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