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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.54, 1,899.55 and 433.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.54, 1,899.55 and 433.55 is: 650.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.54 : 1,899.55 = 433.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.54/1,899.55 = 433.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.54x = 1,899.55 × 433.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.54x = 823,555.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,555.19/1,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.24

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