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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.79, 1,898.00 and 443.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.79, 1,898.00 and 443.99 is: 665.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.79 : 1,898.00 = 443.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.79/1,898.00 = 443.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.79x = 1,898.00 × 443.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.79x = 842,697.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,697.21/1,265.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.75

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