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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.45, 1,893.60 and 337.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.45, 1,893.60 and 337.98 is: 506.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.45 : 1,893.60 = 337.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.45/1,893.60 = 337.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.45x = 1,893.60 × 337.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.45x = 639,998.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 639,998.93/1,262.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 506.95

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