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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.32, 1,898.30 and 443.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.32, 1,898.30 and 443.61 is: 665.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.32 : 1,898.30 = 443.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.32/1,898.30 = 443.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.32x = 1,898.30 × 443.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.32x = 842,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,105.97/1,265.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.53

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