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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.15, 1,897.82 and 443.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.15, 1,897.82 and 443.33 is: 665.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.15 : 1,897.82 = 443.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.15/1,897.82 = 443.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.15x = 1,897.82 × 443.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.15x = 841,358.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,358.32/1,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.03

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