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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.62, 1,898.12 and 649.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.62, 1,898.12 and 649.01 is: 973.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.62 : 1,898.12 = 649.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.62/1,898.12 = 649.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.62x = 1,898.12 × 649.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.62x = 1,231,889.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231,889.37/1,265.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 973.35

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