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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.02, 1,898.25 and 534.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.02, 1,898.25 and 534.58 is: 802.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.02 : 1,898.25 = 534.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.02/1,898.25 = 534.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.02x = 1,898.25 × 534.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.02x = 1,014,766.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,766.49/1,265.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.17

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