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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.53, 1,897.14 and 443.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.53, 1,897.14 and 443.36 is: 664.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.53 : 1,897.14 = 443.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.53/1,897.14 = 443.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.53x = 1,897.14 × 443.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.53x = 841,104.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841,104.29/1,265.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 664.63

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