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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.74, 1,899.62 and 608.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.74, 1,899.62 and 608.20 is: 912.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.74 : 1,899.62 = 608.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.74/1,899.62 = 608.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.74x = 1,899.62 × 608.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.74x = 1,155,340.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,340.70/1,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.06

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