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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.43, 1,899.58 and 444.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.43, 1,899.58 and 444.74 is: 667.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.43 : 1,899.58 = 444.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.43/1,899.58 = 444.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.43x = 1,899.58 × 444.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.43x = 844,819.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,819.21/1,266.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.09

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