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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.43, 1,898.08 and 443.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.43, 1,898.08 and 443.74 is: 665.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.43 : 1,898.08 = 443.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.43/1,898.08 = 443.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.43x = 1,898.08 × 443.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.43x = 842,254.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,254.02/1,265.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.59

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