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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.80, 1,900.30 and 401.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.80, 1,900.30 and 401.18 is: 601.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.80 : 1,900.30 = 401.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.80/1,900.30 = 401.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.80x = 1,900.30 × 401.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.80x = 762,362.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,362.35/1,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.80

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