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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.42, 1,895.04 and 397.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.42, 1,895.04 and 397.62 is: 596.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.42 : 1,895.04 = 397.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.42/1,895.04 = 397.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.42x = 1,895.04 × 397.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.42x = 753,505.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,505.80/1,263.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.40

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