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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.78, 1,899.44 and 444.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.78, 1,899.44 and 444.67 is: 667.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.78 : 1,899.44 = 444.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.78/1,899.44 = 444.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.78x = 1,899.44 × 444.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.78x = 844,623.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,623.98/1,265.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.28

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