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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.83, 1,900.74 and 445.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.83, 1,900.74 and 445.69 is: 668.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.83 : 1,900.74 = 445.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.83/1,900.74 = 445.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.83x = 1,900.74 × 445.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.83x = 847,140.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 847,140.81/1,266.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 668.71

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