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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.68, 1,898.51 and 399.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.68, 1,898.51 and 399.99 is: 599.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.68 : 1,898.51 = 399.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.68/1,898.51 = 399.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.68x = 1,898.51 × 399.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.68x = 759,385.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759,385.01/1,265.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 599.98

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