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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.57, 1,900.40 and 617.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.57, 1,900.40 and 617.13 is: 925.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.57 : 1,900.40 = 617.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.57/1,900.40 = 617.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.57x = 1,900.40 × 617.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.57x = 1,172,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172,790.77/1,266.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.96

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