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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.38, 1,894.89 and 397.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.38, 1,894.89 and 397.67 is: 596.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.38 : 1,894.89 = 397.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.38/1,894.89 = 397.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.38x = 1,894.89 × 397.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.38x = 753,540.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,540.91/1,263.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.45

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