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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.94, 1,894.39 and 338.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.94, 1,894.39 and 338.47 is: 507.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.94 : 1,894.39 = 338.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.94/1,894.39 = 338.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.94x = 1,894.39 × 338.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.94x = 641,184.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,184.71/1,262.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 507.69

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