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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.86, 1,898.81 and 444.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.86, 1,898.81 and 444.14 is: 666.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.86 : 1,898.81 = 444.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.86/1,898.81 = 444.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.86x = 1,898.81 × 444.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.86x = 843,343.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,343.33/1,265.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.22

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