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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.76, 1,898.92 and 444.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.76, 1,898.92 and 444.04 is: 666.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.76 : 1,898.92 = 444.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.76/1,898.92 = 444.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.76x = 1,898.92 × 444.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.76x = 843,196.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,196.44/1,265.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.16

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