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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.38, 1,897.99 and 399.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.38, 1,897.99 and 399.63 is: 599.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.38 : 1,897.99 = 399.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.38/1,897.99 = 399.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.38x = 1,897.99 × 399.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.38x = 758,493.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,493.74/1,265.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.42

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