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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.56, 1,895.08 and 483.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.56, 1,895.08 and 483.02 is: 724.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.56 : 1,895.08 = 483.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.56/1,895.08 = 483.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.56x = 1,895.08 × 483.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.56x = 915,361.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915,361.54/1,263.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 724.43

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