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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.55, 1,895.25 and 386.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.55, 1,895.25 and 386.02 is: 579.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.55 : 1,895.25 = 386.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.55/1,895.25 = 386.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.55x = 1,895.25 × 386.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.55x = 731,604.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,604.41/1,263.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.01

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