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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.22, 1,898.76 and 649.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.22, 1,898.76 and 649.44 is: 974.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.22 : 1,898.76 = 649.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.22/1,898.76 = 649.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.22x = 1,898.76 × 649.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.22x = 1,233,130.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233,130.69/1,265.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 974.64

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