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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265, 1,897.50 and 353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265, 1,897.50 and 353 is: 529.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265 : 1,897.50 = 353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265/1,897.50 = 353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265x = 1,897.50 × 353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265x = 669,817.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 669,817.50/1,265
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 529.50

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