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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.70, 1,897.14 and 442.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.70, 1,897.14 and 442.88 is: 664.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.70 : 1,897.14 = 442.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.70/1,897.14 = 442.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.70x = 1,897.14 × 442.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.70x = 840,205.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,205.36/1,264.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.35

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