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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.35, 1,894.98 and 338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.35, 1,894.98 and 338.86 is: 508.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.35 : 1,894.98 = 338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.35/1,894.98 = 338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.35x = 1,894.98 × 338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.35x = 642,129.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,129.03/1,263.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.27

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