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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.24, 1,895.25 and 647.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.24, 1,895.25 and 647.38 is: 971.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.24 : 1,895.25 = 647.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.24/1,895.25 = 647.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.24x = 1,895.25 × 647.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.24x = 1,226,937.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226,937.47/1,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.27

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