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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.72, 1,901.07 and 650.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.72, 1,901.07 and 650.40 is: 976.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.72 : 1,901.07 = 650.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.72/1,901.07 = 650.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.72x = 1,901.07 × 650.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.72x = 1,236,455.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236,455.93/1,266.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 976.11

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