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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.62, 1,894.20 and 397

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.62, 1,894.20 and 397 is: 595.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.62 : 1,894.20 = 397 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.62/1,894.20 = 397/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.62x = 1,894.20 × 397
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.62x = 751,997.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,997.40/1,262.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.58

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