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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.36, 1,897.92 and 443.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.36, 1,897.92 and 443.48 is: 665.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.36 : 1,897.92 = 443.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.36/1,897.92 = 443.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.36x = 1,897.92 × 443.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.36x = 841,689.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,689.56/1,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.18

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