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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.71, 1,899.45 and 486.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.71, 1,899.45 and 486.68 is: 729.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.71 : 1,899.45 = 486.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.71/1,899.45 = 486.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.71x = 1,899.45 × 486.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.71x = 924,414.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,414.83/1,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 729.78

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