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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.15, 1,898.76 and 535.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.15, 1,898.76 and 535.22 is: 803.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.15 : 1,898.76 = 535.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.15/1,898.76 = 535.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.15x = 1,898.76 × 535.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.15x = 1,016,244.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,244.83/1,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.26

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