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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.24, 1,898.15 and 443.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.24, 1,898.15 and 443.54 is: 665.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.24 : 1,898.15 = 443.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.24/1,898.15 = 443.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.24x = 1,898.15 × 443.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.24x = 841,907.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,907.98/1,265.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.41

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