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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.45, 1,895.01 and 605.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.45, 1,895.01 and 605.73 is: 908.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.45 : 1,895.01 = 605.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.45/1,895.01 = 605.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.45x = 1,895.01 × 605.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.45x = 1,147,864.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,864.41/1,263.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 908.52

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