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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.87, 1,899.56 and 444.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.87, 1,899.56 and 444.83 is: 667.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.87 : 1,899.56 = 444.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.87/1,899.56 = 444.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.87x = 1,899.56 × 444.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.87x = 844,987.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,987.14/1,265.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.51

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