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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,262.99, 1,894.74 and 532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,262.99, 1,894.74 and 532.63 is: 799.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,262.99 : 1,894.74 = 532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,262.99/1,894.74 = 532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,262.99x = 1,894.74 × 532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,262.99x = 1,009,188.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,188.08/1,262.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.05

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