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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.44, 1,900.14 and 497.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.44, 1,900.14 and 497.48 is: 746.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.44 : 1,900.14 = 497.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.44/1,900.14 = 497.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.44x = 1,900.14 × 497.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.44x = 945,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 945,281.65/1,266.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 746.41

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