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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.37, 1,898.42 and 443.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.37, 1,898.42 and 443.70 is: 665.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.37 : 1,898.42 = 443.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.37/1,898.42 = 443.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.37x = 1,898.42 × 443.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.37x = 842,326.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,326.74/1,265.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.68

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