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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.71, 1,900.56 and 487.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.71, 1,900.56 and 487.07 is: 730.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.71 : 1,900.56 = 487.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.71/1,900.56 = 487.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.71x = 1,900.56 × 487.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.71x = 925,705.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 925,705.21/1,266.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.80

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