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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.56, 1,898.54 and 486.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.56, 1,898.54 and 486.35 is: 729.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.56 : 1,898.54 = 486.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.56/1,898.54 = 486.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.56x = 1,898.54 × 486.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.56x = 923,343.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 923,343.00/1,266.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.02

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