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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.32, 1,894.10 and 483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.32, 1,894.10 and 483.29 is: 724.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.32 : 1,894.10 = 483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.32/1,894.10 = 483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.32x = 1,894.10 × 483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.32x = 915,397.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,397.17/1,263.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.60

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