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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.12, 1,897.96 and 607.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.12, 1,897.96 and 607.22 is: 910.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.12 : 1,897.96 = 607.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.12/1,897.96 = 607.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.12x = 1,897.96 × 607.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.12x = 1,152,479.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152,479.27/1,265.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 910.96

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