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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.03, 1,896.40 and 534.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.03, 1,896.40 and 534.21 is: 800.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.03 : 1,896.40 = 534.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.03/1,896.40 = 534.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.03x = 1,896.40 × 534.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.03x = 1,013,077.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,077.06/1,265.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.83

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