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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.66, 1,898.49 and 616.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.66, 1,898.49 and 616.85 is: 925.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.66 : 1,898.49 = 616.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.66/1,898.49 = 616.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.66x = 1,898.49 × 616.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.66x = 1,171,083.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171,083.56/1,265.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 925.28

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