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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.14, 1,893.28 and 337.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.14, 1,893.28 and 337.84 is: 506.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.14 : 1,893.28 = 337.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.14/1,893.28 = 337.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.14x = 1,893.28 × 337.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.14x = 639,625.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,625.72/1,262.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.78

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