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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.22, 1,896.62 and 616.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.22, 1,896.62 and 616.41 is: 924.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.22 : 1,896.62 = 616.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.22/1,896.62 = 616.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.22x = 1,896.62 × 616.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.22x = 1,169,092.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,092.45/1,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.02

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