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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.54, 1,900.17 and 650.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.54, 1,900.17 and 650.69 is: 976.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.54 : 1,900.17 = 650.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.54/1,900.17 = 650.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.54x = 1,900.17 × 650.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.54x = 1,236,421.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,421.62/1,266.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.22

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