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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.63, 1,893.96 and 350.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.63, 1,893.96 and 350.63 is: 525.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.63 : 1,893.96 = 350.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.63/1,893.96 = 350.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.63x = 1,893.96 × 350.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.63x = 664,079.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 664,079.19/1,262.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 525.95

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