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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.24, 1,896.65 and 442.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.24, 1,896.65 and 442.97 is: 664.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.24 : 1,896.65 = 442.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.24/1,896.65 = 442.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.24x = 1,896.65 × 442.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.24x = 840,159.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,159.05/1,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.03

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