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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.29, 1,894.93 and 483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.29, 1,894.93 and 483.10 is: 724.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.29 : 1,894.93 = 483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.29/1,894.93 = 483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.29x = 1,894.93 × 483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.29x = 915,434.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,434.74/1,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.65

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