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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.93, 1,894.24 and 338.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.93, 1,894.24 and 338.55 is: 507.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.93 : 1,894.24 = 338.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.93/1,894.24 = 338.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.93x = 1,894.24 × 338.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.93x = 641,297.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,297.02/1,262.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.79

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