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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.32, 1,897.03 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.32, 1,897.03 and 443.18 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.32 : 1,897.03 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.32/1,897.03 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.32x = 1,897.03 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.32x = 840,725.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,725.76/1,264.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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