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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.70, 1,900.17 and 526.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.70, 1,900.17 and 526.16 is: 789.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.70 : 1,900.17 = 526.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.70/1,900.17 = 526.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.70x = 1,900.17 × 526.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.70x = 999,793.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999,793.45/1,266.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 789.29

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