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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.86, 1,900.38 and 401.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.86, 1,900.38 and 401.78 is: 602.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.86 : 1,900.38 = 401.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.86/1,900.38 = 401.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.86x = 1,900.38 × 401.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.86x = 763,534.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763,534.68/1,266.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 602.70

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