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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.66, 1,896.21 and 443.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.66, 1,896.21 and 443.02 is: 664.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.66 : 1,896.21 = 443.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.66/1,896.21 = 443.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.66x = 1,896.21 × 443.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.66x = 840,057.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,057.77/1,264.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.25

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