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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,263.65, 1,895.58 and 523.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,263.65, 1,895.58 and 523.13 is: 784.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,263.65 : 1,895.58 = 523.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,263.65/1,895.58 = 523.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,263.65x = 1,895.58 × 523.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,263.65x = 991,625.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991,625.29/1,263.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 784.73

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