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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.51, 1,895.27 and 386.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.51, 1,895.27 and 386.01 is: 579.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.51 : 1,895.27 = 386.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.51/1,895.27 = 386.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.51x = 1,895.27 × 386.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.51x = 731,591.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,591.24/1,263.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.02

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