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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.97, 1,900.68 and 573.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.97, 1,900.68 and 573.96 is: 861.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.97 : 1,900.68 = 573.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.97/1,900.68 = 573.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.97x = 1,900.68 × 573.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.97x = 1,090,914.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,090,914.29/1,266.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 861.04

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