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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.78, 1,900.94 and 445.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.78, 1,900.94 and 445.67 is: 668.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.78 : 1,900.94 = 445.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.78/1,900.94 = 445.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.78x = 1,900.94 × 445.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.78x = 847,180.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,180.20/1,266.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.77

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