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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.48, 1,899.90 and 535.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.48, 1,899.90 and 535.92 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.48 : 1,899.90 = 535.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.48/1,899.90 = 535.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.48x = 1,899.90 × 535.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.48x = 1,018,194.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,194.41/1,266.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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