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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.84, 1,894.55 and 397.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.84, 1,894.55 and 397.13 is: 595.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.84 : 1,894.55 = 397.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.84/1,894.55 = 397.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.84x = 1,894.55 × 397.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.84x = 752,371.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,371.18/1,262.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.78

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