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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.40, 1,899.87 and 388.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.40, 1,899.87 and 388.86 is: 583.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.40 : 1,899.87 = 388.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.40/1,899.87 = 388.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.40x = 1,899.87 × 388.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.40x = 738,783.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738,783.45/1,266.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 583.37

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