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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.33, 1,897.04 and 443.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.33, 1,897.04 and 443.18 is: 664.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.33 : 1,897.04 = 443.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.33/1,897.04 = 443.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.33x = 1,897.04 × 443.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.33x = 840,727.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,727.97/1,264.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.96

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