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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.92, 1,893.16 and 397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.92, 1,893.16 and 397.03 is: 595.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.92 : 1,893.16 = 397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.92/1,893.16 = 397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.92x = 1,893.16 × 397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.92x = 751,641.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 751,641.31/1,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.16

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