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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.12, 1,897.68 and 399.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.12, 1,897.68 and 399.50 is: 599.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.12 : 1,897.68 = 399.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.12/1,897.68 = 399.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.12x = 1,897.68 × 399.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.12x = 758,123.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,123.16/1,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.25

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