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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.52, 1,894.90 and 533.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.52, 1,894.90 and 533.08 is: 799.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.52 : 1,894.90 = 533.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.52/1,894.90 = 533.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.52x = 1,894.90 × 533.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.52x = 1,010,133.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,133.29/1,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.46

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