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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.72, 1,897.93 and 443.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.72, 1,897.93 and 443.00 is: 664.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.72 : 1,897.93 = 443.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.72/1,897.93 = 443.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.72x = 1,897.93 × 443.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.72x = 840,771.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,771.29/1,264.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.79

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