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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.06, 1,897.33 and 484.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.06, 1,897.33 and 484.52 is: 726.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.06 : 1,897.33 = 484.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.06/1,897.33 = 484.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.06x = 1,897.33 × 484.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.06x = 919,294.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,294.33/1,265.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 726.68

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