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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.43, 1,894.99 and 339.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.43, 1,894.99 and 339.06 is: 508.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.43 : 1,894.99 = 339.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.43/1,894.99 = 339.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.43x = 1,894.99 × 339.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.43x = 642,515.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 642,515.31/1,263.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 508.55

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