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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.51, 1,900.07 and 400.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.51, 1,900.07 and 400.83 is: 601.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.51 : 1,900.07 = 400.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.51/1,900.07 = 400.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.51x = 1,900.07 × 400.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.51x = 761,605.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,605.06/1,266.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.34

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