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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.62, 1,895.78 and 386.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.62, 1,895.78 and 386.08 is: 579.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.62 : 1,895.78 = 386.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.62/1,895.78 = 386.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.62x = 1,895.78 × 386.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.62x = 731,922.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 731,922.74/1,263.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 579.23

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