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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.16, 1,893.27 and 337.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.16, 1,893.27 and 337.72 is: 506.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.16 : 1,893.27 = 337.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.16/1,893.27 = 337.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.16x = 1,893.27 × 337.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.16x = 639,392.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,392.47/1,262.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.58

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