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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.45, 1,898.19 and 399.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.45, 1,898.19 and 399.75 is: 599.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.45 : 1,898.19 = 399.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.45/1,898.19 = 399.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.45x = 1,898.19 × 399.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.45x = 758,801.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758,801.45/1,265.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.63

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