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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.10, 1,898.36 and 443.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.10, 1,898.36 and 443.98 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.10 : 1,898.36 = 443.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.10/1,898.36 = 443.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.10x = 1,898.36 × 443.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.10x = 842,833.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,833.87/1,265.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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