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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.85, 1,898.99 and 443.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.85, 1,898.99 and 443.91 is: 665.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.85 : 1,898.99 = 443.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.85/1,898.99 = 443.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.85x = 1,898.99 × 443.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.85x = 842,978.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842,978.43/1,265.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 665.94

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