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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.80, 1,898.70 and 444.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.80, 1,898.70 and 444.10 is: 666.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.80 : 1,898.70 = 444.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.80/1,898.70 = 444.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.80x = 1,898.70 × 444.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.80x = 843,212.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,212.67/1,265.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.15

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