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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.82, 1,900.95 and 497.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.82, 1,900.95 and 497.86 is: 747.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.82 : 1,900.95 = 497.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.82/1,900.95 = 497.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.82x = 1,900.95 × 497.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.82x = 946,406.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,406.97/1,266.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 747.07

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