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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.75, 1,900.47 and 401.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.75, 1,900.47 and 401.07 is: 601.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.75 : 1,900.47 = 401.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.75/1,900.47 = 401.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.75x = 1,900.47 × 401.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.75x = 762,221.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,221.50/1,266.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.71

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