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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.94, 1,900.46 and 401.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.94, 1,900.46 and 401.25 is: 601.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.94 : 1,900.46 = 401.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.94/1,900.46 = 401.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.94x = 1,900.46 × 401.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.94x = 762,567.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,567.70/1,266.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.90

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