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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.09, 1,894.34 and 385.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.09, 1,894.34 and 385.36 is: 577.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.09 : 1,894.34 = 385.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.09/1,894.34 = 385.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.09x = 1,894.34 × 385.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.09x = 729,996.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 729,996.92/1,263.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 577.94

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