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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.41, 1,898.01 and 443.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.41, 1,898.01 and 443.62 is: 665.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.41 : 1,898.01 = 443.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.41/1,898.01 = 443.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.41x = 1,898.01 × 443.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.41x = 841,995.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,995.20/1,265.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.39

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