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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.47, 1,900.01 and 400.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.47, 1,900.01 and 400.78 is: 601.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.47 : 1,900.01 = 400.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.47/1,900.01 = 400.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.47x = 1,900.01 × 400.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.47x = 761,487.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,487.13/1,266.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.27

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