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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.26, 1,898.80 and 535.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.26, 1,898.80 and 535.04 is: 802.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.26 : 1,898.80 = 535.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.26/1,898.80 = 535.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.26x = 1,898.80 × 535.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.26x = 1,015,933.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,933.95/1,265.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.94

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