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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.73, 1,898.13 and 607.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.73, 1,898.13 and 607.58 is: 911.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.73 : 1,898.13 = 607.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.73/1,898.13 = 607.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.73x = 1,898.13 × 607.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.73x = 1,153,260.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,260.39/1,265.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 911.15

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