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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.54, 1,898.94 and 616.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.54, 1,898.94 and 616.26 is: 924.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.54 : 1,898.94 = 616.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.54/1,898.94 = 616.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.54x = 1,898.94 × 616.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.54x = 1,170,240.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,240.76/1,265.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.70

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