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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.04, 1,897.88 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.04, 1,897.88 and 443.32 is: 665.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.04 : 1,897.88 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.04/1,897.88 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.04x = 1,897.88 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.04x = 841,361.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,361.20/1,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.09

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