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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.58, 1,899.26 and 443.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.58, 1,899.26 and 443.86 is: 666.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.58 : 1,899.26 = 443.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.58/1,899.26 = 443.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.58x = 1,899.26 × 443.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.58x = 843,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,010.92/1,265.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.11

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