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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.80, 1,897.20 and 443.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.80, 1,897.20 and 443.10 is: 664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.80 : 1,897.20 = 443.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.80/1,897.20 = 443.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.80x = 1,897.20 × 443.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.80x = 840,649.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,649.32/1,264.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.65

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