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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.19, 1,898.08 and 443.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.19, 1,898.08 and 443.59 is: 665.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.19 : 1,898.08 = 443.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.19/1,898.08 = 443.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.19x = 1,898.08 × 443.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.19x = 841,965.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,965.81/1,265.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.48

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