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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.73, 1,900.24 and 486.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.73, 1,900.24 and 486.70 is: 730.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.73 : 1,900.24 = 486.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.73/1,900.24 = 486.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.73x = 1,900.24 × 486.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.73x = 924,846.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924,846.81/1,266.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730.11

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