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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.67, 1,897.71 and 444.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.67, 1,897.71 and 444.02 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.67 : 1,897.71 = 444.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.67/1,897.71 = 444.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.67x = 1,897.71 × 444.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.67x = 842,616.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,616.45/1,265.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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