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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.77, 1,900.35 and 400.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.77, 1,900.35 and 400.88 is: 601.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.77 : 1,900.35 = 400.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.77/1,900.35 = 400.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.77x = 1,900.35 × 400.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.77x = 761,802.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,802.81/1,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.38

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