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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.36, 1,898.12 and 534.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.36, 1,898.12 and 534.84 is: 802.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.36 : 1,898.12 = 534.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.36/1,898.12 = 534.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.36x = 1,898.12 × 534.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.36x = 1,015,190.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,190.50/1,265.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 802.29

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