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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.49, 1,894.03 and 396.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.49, 1,894.03 and 396.80 is: 595.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.49 : 1,894.03 = 396.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.49/1,894.03 = 396.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.49x = 1,894.03 × 396.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.49x = 751,551.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,551.10/1,262.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.29

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