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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.12, 1,893.16 and 396.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.12, 1,893.16 and 396.43 is: 594.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.12 : 1,893.16 = 396.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.12/1,893.16 = 396.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.12x = 1,893.16 × 396.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.12x = 750,501.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,501.18/1,262.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.64

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