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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.85, 1,898.91 and 444.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.85, 1,898.91 and 444.24 is: 666.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.85 : 1,898.91 = 444.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.85/1,898.91 = 444.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.85x = 1,898.91 × 444.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.85x = 843,571.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,571.78/1,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.41

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