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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.34, 1,898.02 and 443.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.34, 1,898.02 and 443.42 is: 665.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.34 : 1,898.02 = 443.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.34/1,898.02 = 443.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.34x = 1,898.02 × 443.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.34x = 841,620.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,620.03/1,265.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.13

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