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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.55, 1,899.64 and 400.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.55, 1,899.64 and 400.75 is: 601.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.55 : 1,899.64 = 400.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.55/1,899.64 = 400.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.55x = 1,899.64 × 400.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.55x = 761,280.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,280.73/1,266.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.07

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