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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.49, 1,899.72 and 400.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.49, 1,899.72 and 400.80 is: 601.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.49 : 1,899.72 = 400.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.49/1,899.72 = 400.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.49x = 1,899.72 × 400.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.49x = 761,407.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,407.78/1,266.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.20

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