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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.21, 1,893.33 and 532.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.21, 1,893.33 and 532.32 is: 797.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.21 : 1,893.33 = 532.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.21/1,893.33 = 532.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.21x = 1,893.33 × 532.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.21x = 1,007,857.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,007,857.43/1,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797.85

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