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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.13, 1,893.47 and 396.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.13, 1,893.47 and 396.38 is: 594.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.13 : 1,893.47 = 396.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.13/1,893.47 = 396.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.13x = 1,893.47 × 396.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.13x = 750,522.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,522.19/1,262.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.65

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