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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.02, 1,897.79 and 443.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.02, 1,897.79 and 443.38 is: 665.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.02 : 1,897.79 = 443.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.02/1,897.79 = 443.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.02x = 1,897.79 × 443.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.02x = 841,442.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,442.13/1,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.16

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