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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,266.99, 1,900.34 and 445.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,266.99, 1,900.34 and 445.29 is: 667.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,266.99 : 1,900.34 = 445.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,266.99/1,900.34 = 445.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,266.99x = 1,900.34 × 445.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,266.99x = 846,202.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846,202.40/1,266.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.88

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