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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.50, 1,896.77 and 443.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.50, 1,896.77 and 443.32 is: 664.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.50 : 1,896.77 = 443.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.50/1,896.77 = 443.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.50x = 1,896.77 × 443.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.50x = 840,880.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840,880.62/1,265.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.47

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