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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.23, 1,893.37 and 644.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.23, 1,893.37 and 644.19 is: 966.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.23 : 1,893.37 = 644.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.23/1,893.37 = 644.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.23x = 1,893.37 × 644.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.23x = 1,219,686.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,219,686.80/1,262.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 966.30

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