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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.92, 1,899.08 and 535.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.92, 1,899.08 and 535.50 is: 803.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.92 : 1,899.08 = 535.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.92/1,899.08 = 535.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.92x = 1,899.08 × 535.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.92x = 1,016,957.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,957.34/1,265.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.33

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