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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.59, 1,895.67 and 397.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.59, 1,895.67 and 397.88 is: 596.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.59 : 1,895.67 = 397.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.59/1,895.67 = 397.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.59x = 1,895.67 × 397.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.59x = 754,239.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,239.70/1,263.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 596.90

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