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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.28, 1,893.60 and 396.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.28, 1,893.60 and 396.36 is: 594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.28 : 1,893.60 = 396.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.28/1,893.60 = 396.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.28x = 1,893.60 × 396.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.28x = 750,547.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 750,547.30/1,262.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 594.60

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