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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.25, 1,893.51 and 396.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.25, 1,893.51 and 396.56 is: 594.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.25 : 1,893.51 = 396.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.25/1,893.51 = 396.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.25x = 1,893.51 × 396.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.25x = 750,895.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,895.06/1,262.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.89

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