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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.47, 1,898.38 and 443.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.47, 1,898.38 and 443.55 is: 665.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.47 : 1,898.38 = 443.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.47/1,898.38 = 443.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.47x = 1,898.38 × 443.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.47x = 842,016.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,016.96/1,265.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.38

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