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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.18, 1,894.61 and 338.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.18, 1,894.61 and 338.80 is: 508.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.18 : 1,894.61 = 338.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.18/1,894.61 = 338.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.18x = 1,894.61 × 338.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.18x = 641,898.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 641,898.60/1,263.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.16

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