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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.62, 1,895.49 and 398.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.62, 1,895.49 and 398.00 is: 597.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.62 : 1,895.49 = 398.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.62/1,895.49 = 398.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.62x = 1,895.49 × 398.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.62x = 754,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754,395.54/1,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 597.01

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