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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.93, 1,899.90 and 608.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.93, 1,899.90 and 608.38 is: 912.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.93 : 1,899.90 = 608.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.93/1,899.90 = 608.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.93x = 1,899.90 × 608.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.93x = 1,155,867.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,867.10/1,266.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 912.34

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