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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.85, 1,897.43 and 443.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.85, 1,897.43 and 443.21 is: 664.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.85 : 1,897.43 = 443.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.85/1,897.43 = 443.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.85x = 1,897.43 × 443.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.85x = 840,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,948.25/1,264.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.86

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