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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.42, 1,898.83 and 444.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.42, 1,898.83 and 444.77 is: 666.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.42 : 1,898.83 = 444.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.42/1,898.83 = 444.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.42x = 1,898.83 × 444.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.42x = 844,542.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,542.62/1,266.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.87

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