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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.14, 1,894.92 and 532.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.14, 1,894.92 and 532.82 is: 799.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.14 : 1,894.92 = 532.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.14/1,894.92 = 532.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.14x = 1,894.92 × 532.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.14x = 1,009,651.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,651.27/1,263.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.32

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