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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.49, 1,894.58 and 397.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.49, 1,894.58 and 397.57 is: 596.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.49 : 1,894.58 = 397.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.49/1,894.58 = 397.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.49x = 1,894.58 × 397.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.49x = 753,226.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753,226.18/1,263.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.15

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