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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.02, 1,893.13 and 396.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.02, 1,893.13 and 396.33 is: 594.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.02 : 1,893.13 = 396.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.02/1,893.13 = 396.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.02x = 1,893.13 × 396.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.02x = 750,304.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,304.21/1,262.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.53

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