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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.50, 1,893.95 and 483.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.50, 1,893.95 and 483.32 is: 724.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.50 : 1,893.95 = 483.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.50/1,893.95 = 483.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.50x = 1,893.95 × 483.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.50x = 915,377.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,377.39/1,263.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.48

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