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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.48, 1,894.41 and 483.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.48, 1,894.41 and 483.45 is: 724.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.48 : 1,894.41 = 483.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.48/1,894.41 = 483.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.48x = 1,894.41 × 483.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.48x = 915,852.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,852.51/1,263.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.87

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