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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.26, 1,894.89 and 533.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.26, 1,894.89 and 533.35 is: 800.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.26 : 1,894.89 = 533.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.26/1,894.89 = 533.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.26x = 1,894.89 × 533.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.26x = 1,010,639.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,639.58/1,263.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800.03

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