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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.64, 1,899.60 and 617.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.64, 1,899.60 and 617.92 is: 926.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.64 : 1,899.60 = 617.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.64/1,899.60 = 617.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.64x = 1,899.60 × 617.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.64x = 1,173,800.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,800.83/1,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 926.70

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