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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.39, 1,897.83 and 443.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.39, 1,897.83 and 443.89 is: 665.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.39 : 1,897.83 = 443.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.39/1,897.83 = 443.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.39x = 1,897.83 × 443.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.39x = 842,423.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,423.01/1,265.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.74

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