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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.90, 1,897.44 and 443.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.90, 1,897.44 and 443.08 is: 664.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.90 : 1,897.44 = 443.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.90/1,897.44 = 443.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.90x = 1,897.44 × 443.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.90x = 840,717.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,717.72/1,264.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.65

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