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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.84, 1,899.04 and 444.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.84, 1,899.04 and 444.08 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.84 : 1,899.04 = 444.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.84/1,899.04 = 444.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.84x = 1,899.04 × 444.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.84x = 843,325.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,325.68/1,265.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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