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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.60, 1,893.88 and 647.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.60, 1,893.88 and 647.12 is: 969.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.60 : 1,893.88 = 647.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.60/1,893.88 = 647.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.60x = 1,893.88 × 647.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.60x = 1,225,567.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,567.63/1,263.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 969.90

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