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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.39, 1,895.11 and 483.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.39, 1,895.11 and 483.29 is: 724.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.39 : 1,895.11 = 483.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.39/1,895.11 = 483.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.39x = 1,895.11 × 483.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.39x = 915,887.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,887.71/1,263.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.94

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