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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.03, 1,898.50 and 485.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.03, 1,898.50 and 485.58 is: 728.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.03 : 1,898.50 = 485.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.03/1,898.50 = 485.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.03x = 1,898.50 × 485.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.03x = 921,873.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921,873.63/1,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 728.74

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