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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.22, 1,893.15 and 396.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.22, 1,893.15 and 396.42 is: 594.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.22 : 1,893.15 = 396.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.22/1,893.15 = 396.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.22x = 1,893.15 × 396.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.22x = 750,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,482.52/1,262.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.57

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