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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.24, 1,894.20 and 397.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.24, 1,894.20 and 397.32 is: 595.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.24 : 1,894.20 = 397.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.24/1,894.20 = 397.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.24x = 1,894.20 × 397.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.24x = 752,603.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752,603.54/1,263.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 595.77

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