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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.68, 1,900.02 and 445

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.68, 1,900.02 and 445 is: 667.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.68 : 1,900.02 = 445 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.68/1,900.02 = 445/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.68x = 1,900.02 × 445
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.68x = 845,508.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,508.90/1,266.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.50

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