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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.79, 1,899.73 and 433.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.79, 1,899.73 and 433.69 is: 650.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.79 : 1,899.73 = 433.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.79/1,899.73 = 433.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.79x = 1,899.73 × 433.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.79x = 823,888.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823,888.48/1,266.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 650.38

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