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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.93, 1,899.05 and 535.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.93, 1,899.05 and 535.41 is: 803.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.93 : 1,899.05 = 535.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.93/1,899.05 = 535.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.93x = 1,899.05 × 535.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.93x = 1,016,767.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,767.68/1,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803.18

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