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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.07, 1,894.86 and 532.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.07, 1,894.86 and 532.64 is: 799.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.07 : 1,894.86 = 532.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.07/1,894.86 = 532.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.07x = 1,894.86 × 532.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.07x = 1,009,281.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,281.47/1,263.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.07

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