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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.78, 1,898.26 and 443.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.78, 1,898.26 and 443.90 is: 665.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.78 : 1,898.26 = 443.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.78/1,898.26 = 443.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.78x = 1,898.26 × 443.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.78x = 842,637.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,637.61/1,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.71

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