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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.72, 1,899.96 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.72, 1,899.96 and 401.04 is: 601.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.72 : 1,899.96 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.72/1,899.96 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.72x = 1,899.96 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.72x = 761,959.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,959.96/1,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.52

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