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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.22, 1,898.55 and 444.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.22, 1,898.55 and 444.11 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.22 : 1,898.55 = 444.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.22/1,898.55 = 444.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.22x = 1,898.55 × 444.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.22x = 843,155.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,155.55/1,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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