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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.25, 1,894.94 and 397.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.25, 1,894.94 and 397.63 is: 596.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.25 : 1,894.94 = 397.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.25/1,894.94 = 397.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.25x = 1,894.94 × 397.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.25x = 753,484.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,484.99/1,263.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.47

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