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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.14, 1,897.80 and 443.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.14, 1,897.80 and 443.44 is: 665.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.14 : 1,897.80 = 443.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.14/1,897.80 = 443.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.14x = 1,897.80 × 443.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.14x = 841,560.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,560.43/1,265.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.19

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