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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.98, 1,900.40 and 401.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.98, 1,900.40 and 401.22 is: 601.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.98 : 1,900.40 = 401.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.98/1,900.40 = 401.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.98x = 1,900.40 × 401.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.98x = 762,476.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762,476.48/1,266.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 601.81

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