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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.41, 1,895.10 and 483.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.41, 1,895.10 and 483.23 is: 724.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.41 : 1,895.10 = 483.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.41/1,895.10 = 483.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.41x = 1,895.10 × 483.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.41x = 915,769.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,769.17/1,263.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.84

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