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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.66, 1,899.59 and 650.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.66, 1,899.59 and 650.70 is: 975.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.66 : 1,899.59 = 650.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.66/1,899.59 = 650.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.66x = 1,899.59 × 650.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.66x = 1,236,059.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,059.96/1,266.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 975.84

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