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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.14, 1,898.29 and 484.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.14, 1,898.29 and 484.88 is: 727.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.14 : 1,898.29 = 484.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.14/1,898.29 = 484.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.14x = 1,898.29 × 484.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.14x = 920,448.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,448.21/1,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.55

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