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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,265.97, 1,898.98 and 572.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,265.97, 1,898.98 and 572.51 is: 858.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,265.97 : 1,898.98 = 572.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,265.97/1,898.98 = 572.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,265.97x = 1,898.98 × 572.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,265.97x = 1,087,185.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,185.04/1,265.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 858.78

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