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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.01, 1,896.85 and 484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.01, 1,896.85 and 484.77 is: 726.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.01 : 1,896.85 = 484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.01/1,896.85 = 484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.01x = 1,896.85 × 484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.01x = 919,535.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,535.97/1,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.90

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