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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.19, 1,897.68 and 534.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.19, 1,897.68 and 534.78 is: 802.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.19 : 1,897.68 = 534.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.19/1,897.68 = 534.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.19x = 1,897.68 × 534.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.19x = 1,014,841.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,014,841.31/1,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.13

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