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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.81, 1,894.23 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.81, 1,894.23 and 397.13 is: 595.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.81 : 1,894.23 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.81/1,894.23 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.81x = 1,894.23 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.81x = 752,246.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,246.09/1,262.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.69

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