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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.98, 1,893.24 and 646.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.98, 1,893.24 and 646.97 is: 969.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.98 : 1,893.24 = 646.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.98/1,893.24 = 646.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.98x = 1,893.24 × 646.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.98x = 1,224,869.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224,869.48/1,262.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.83

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