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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,264.97, 1,898.31 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,264.97, 1,898.31 and 443.25 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,264.97 : 1,898.31 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,264.97/1,898.31 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,264.97x = 1,898.31 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,264.97x = 841,423.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,423.69/1,264.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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