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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.17, 1,898 and 534.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.17, 1,898 and 534.74 is: 802.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.17 : 1,898 = 534.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.17/1,898 = 534.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.17x = 1,898 × 534.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.17x = 1,014,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,936.52/1,265.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.21

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