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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.77, 1,900.53 and 445.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.77, 1,900.53 and 445.10 is: 667.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.77 : 1,900.53 = 445.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.77/1,900.53 = 445.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.77x = 1,900.53 × 445.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.77x = 845,916.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845,916.40/1,266.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.78

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