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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.35, 1,895.94 and 647.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.35, 1,895.94 and 647.52 is: 971.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.35 : 1,895.94 = 647.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.35/1,895.94 = 647.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.35x = 1,895.94 × 647.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.35x = 1,227,659.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227,659.07/1,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 971.75

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