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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.64, 1,894.92 and 646.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.64, 1,894.92 and 646.29 is: 969.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.64 : 1,894.92 = 646.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.64/1,894.92 = 646.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.64x = 1,894.92 × 646.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.64x = 1,224,669.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,669.06/1,262.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.93

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