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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.49, 1,897.56 and 648.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.49, 1,897.56 and 648.95 is: 973.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.49 : 1,897.56 = 648.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.49/1,897.56 = 648.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.49x = 1,897.56 × 648.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.49x = 1,231,412.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,412.07/1,265.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.07

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