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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.38, 1,894.77 and 483.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.38, 1,894.77 and 483.10 is: 724.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.38 : 1,894.77 = 483.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.38/1,894.77 = 483.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.38x = 1,894.77 × 483.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.38x = 915,358.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,358.65/1,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.53

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