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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.96, 1,898.95 and 444.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.96, 1,898.95 and 444.82 is: 667.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.96 : 1,898.95 = 444.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.96/1,898.95 = 444.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.96x = 1,898.95 × 444.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.96x = 844,690.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844,690.94/1,265.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 667.23

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