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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.80, 1,898.98 and 400.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.80, 1,898.98 and 400.91 is: 600.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.80 : 1,898.98 = 400.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.80/1,898.98 = 400.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.80x = 1,898.98 × 400.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.80x = 761,309.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,309.57/1,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 600.97

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