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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.21, 1,897.21 and 443.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.21, 1,897.21 and 443.37 is: 664.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.21 : 1,897.21 = 443.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.21/1,897.21 = 443.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.21x = 1,897.21 × 443.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.21x = 841,166.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,166.00/1,265.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.84

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