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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.73, 1,900.07 and 401.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.73, 1,900.07 and 401.04 is: 601.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.73 : 1,900.07 = 401.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.73/1,900.07 = 401.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.73x = 1,900.07 × 401.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.73x = 762,004.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,004.07/1,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.55

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