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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.01, 1,897.87 and 443.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.01, 1,897.87 and 443.49 is: 665.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.01 : 1,897.87 = 443.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.01/1,897.87 = 443.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.01x = 1,897.87 × 443.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.01x = 841,686.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,686.37/1,265.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.36

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