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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.44, 1,897.60 and 443.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.44, 1,897.60 and 443.46 is: 664.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.44 : 1,897.60 = 443.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.44/1,897.60 = 443.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.44x = 1,897.60 × 443.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.44x = 841,509.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,509.70/1,265.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.99

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