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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.38, 1,896.83 and 647.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.38, 1,896.83 and 647.51 is: 972.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.38 : 1,896.83 = 647.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.38/1,896.83 = 647.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.38x = 1,896.83 × 647.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.38x = 1,228,203.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,228,203.67/1,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 972.16

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