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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.70, 1,896.72 and 534.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.70, 1,896.72 and 534.27 is: 800.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.70 : 1,896.72 = 534.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.70/1,896.72 = 534.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.70x = 1,896.72 × 534.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.70x = 1,013,360.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,013,360.59/1,265.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.63

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