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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.07, 1,897.86 and 534.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.07, 1,897.86 and 534.64 is: 802.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.07 : 1,897.86 = 534.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.07/1,897.86 = 534.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.07x = 1,897.86 × 534.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.07x = 1,014,671.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,671.87/1,265.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.07

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