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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.25, 1,898.69 and 495.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.25, 1,898.69 and 495.75 is: 743.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.25 : 1,898.69 = 495.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.25/1,898.69 = 495.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.25x = 1,898.69 × 495.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.25x = 941,273.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 941,273.09/1,265.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 743.94

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