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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.41, 1,899.51 and 444.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.41, 1,899.51 and 444.62 is: 666.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.41 : 1,899.51 = 444.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.41/1,899.51 = 444.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.41x = 1,899.51 × 444.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.41x = 844,560.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,560.14/1,266.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.89

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