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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.72, 1,900.10 and 445.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.72, 1,900.10 and 445.04 is: 667.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.72 : 1,900.10 = 445.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.72/1,900.10 = 445.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.72x = 1,900.10 × 445.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.72x = 845,620.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,620.50/1,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.57

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