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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.16, 1,896.85 and 534.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.16, 1,896.85 and 534.13 is: 800.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.16 : 1,896.85 = 534.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.16/1,896.85 = 534.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.16x = 1,896.85 × 534.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.16x = 1,013,164.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,164.49/1,265.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.82

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