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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.27, 1,897.29 and 443.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.27, 1,897.29 and 443.25 is: 664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.27 : 1,897.29 = 443.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.27/1,897.29 = 443.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.27x = 1,897.29 × 443.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.27x = 840,973.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,973.79/1,265.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.66

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