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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.88, 1,900.30 and 535.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.88, 1,900.30 and 535.98 is: 803.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.88 : 1,900.30 = 535.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.88/1,900.30 = 535.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.88x = 1,900.30 × 535.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.88x = 1,018,522.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,522.79/1,266.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.96

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