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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.22, 1,897.16 and 485.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.22, 1,897.16 and 485.46 is: 727.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.22 : 1,897.16 = 485.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.22/1,897.16 = 485.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.22x = 1,897.16 × 485.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.22x = 920,992.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920,992.87/1,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 727.93

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