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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.06, 1,894.77 and 397.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.06, 1,894.77 and 397.17 is: 595.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.06 : 1,894.77 = 397.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.06/1,894.77 = 397.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.06x = 1,894.77 × 397.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.06x = 752,545.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,545.80/1,263.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.81

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