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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.30, 1,894.77 and 397.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.30, 1,894.77 and 397.50 is: 596.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.30 : 1,894.77 = 397.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.30/1,894.77 = 397.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.30x = 1,894.77 × 397.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.30x = 753,171.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,171.08/1,263.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.19

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