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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.04, 1,897.92 and 399.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.04, 1,897.92 and 399.48 is: 599.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.04 : 1,897.92 = 399.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.04/1,897.92 = 399.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.04x = 1,897.92 × 399.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.04x = 758,181.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,181.08/1,265.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.33

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