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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.30, 1,895.00 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.30, 1,895.00 and 386.02 is: 579.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.30 : 1,895.00 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.30/1,895.00 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.30x = 1,895.00 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.30x = 731,497.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,497.68/1,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.04

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