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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.84, 1,900.53 and 536.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.84, 1,900.53 and 536.76 is: 805.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.84 : 1,900.53 = 536.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.84/1,900.53 = 536.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.84x = 1,900.53 × 536.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.84x = 1,020,128.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,128.48/1,266.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 805.25

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