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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.57, 1,899.39 and 536.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.57, 1,899.39 and 536.19 is: 804.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.57 : 1,899.39 = 536.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.57/1,899.39 = 536.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.57x = 1,899.39 × 536.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.57x = 1,018,443.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,443.06/1,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804.10

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