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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.58, 1,898.55 and 616.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.58, 1,898.55 and 616.23 is: 924.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.58 : 1,898.55 = 616.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.58/1,898.55 = 616.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.58x = 1,898.55 × 616.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.58x = 1,169,943.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,943.47/1,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 924.43

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