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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.01, 1,896.45 and 484.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.01, 1,896.45 and 484.59 is: 726.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.01 : 1,896.45 = 484.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.01/1,896.45 = 484.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.01x = 1,896.45 × 484.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.01x = 919,000.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,000.71/1,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.48

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