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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.40, 1,893.72 and 532.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.40, 1,893.72 and 532.78 is: 798.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.40 : 1,893.72 = 532.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.40/1,893.72 = 532.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.40x = 1,893.72 × 532.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.40x = 1,008,936.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,936.14/1,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798.59

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