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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.63, 1,900.14 and 401.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.63, 1,900.14 and 401.14 is: 601.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.63 : 1,900.14 = 401.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.63/1,900.14 = 401.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.63x = 1,900.14 × 401.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.63x = 762,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,222.16/1,266.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.77

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