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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.81, 1,901.22 and 573.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.81, 1,901.22 and 573.53 is: 860.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.81 : 1,901.22 = 573.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.81/1,901.22 = 573.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.81x = 1,901.22 × 573.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.81x = 1,090,395.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,395.05/1,266.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860.74

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