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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.62, 1,900.22 and 400.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.62, 1,900.22 and 400.93 is: 601.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.62 : 1,900.22 = 400.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.62/1,900.22 = 400.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.62x = 1,900.22 × 400.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.62x = 761,848.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,848.45/1,266.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.48

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