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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.91, 1,898.87 and 444.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.91, 1,898.87 and 444.18 is: 666.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.91 : 1,898.87 = 444.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.91/1,898.87 = 444.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.91x = 1,898.87 × 444.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.91x = 843,440.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,440.08/1,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 666.27

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