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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.40, 1,895.37 and 532.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.40, 1,895.37 and 532.60 is: 799.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.40 : 1,895.37 = 532.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.40/1,895.37 = 532.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.40x = 1,895.37 × 532.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.40x = 1,009,474.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,474.06/1,263.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.01

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